SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. Our projects include working as a co-developer on Halo Infinite, projects in the Minecraft Universe, supporting the development of Magic: The Gathering Arena, and more. As one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people developing independent projects to a team of over 200+ engineers, artists, designers, producers, and more.
Do you have a passion for art and building out characters within a game? We have an exciting opportunity for an Junior Character Artist to join the Halo Forge team at SkyBox Labs, delivering on one of the highest quality AAA game environments.
You will be collaborating with other departments, creating art content, polishing and fixing art bugs, as well as occasionally supporting our external artists through documentation and feedback. Working on a AAA console title, you will work with a team of highly experienced artists to create key character features from supplied concept art.
***A portfolio and/or reel demonstrating relevant art skills is required in order to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team artists, technical artists and animators to create an immersive and compelling character assets
- Take existing high poly assets and create low poly models, texture bakes and texture masks, implementing them into the game engine
- Work closely with the Character Art Lead and Character artists to create believable Sci-fi armors.
- Optimize assets, as needed, to ensure performance goals are met
Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in game development as an artist creating high quality character assets for games
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
- Strong foundation in human anatomy and mechanical principles.
- Creative vision to take a character to completion from either a detailed or simple concept image
- Great understanding of next generation asset creation pipelines and tools
- Solid knowledge of Maya or any core 3d modeling package, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter or any core texture painting package.
- Solid understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
- Great eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
- AAA experience
- Experience creating clothes in Marvelous Designer.
- Experience working on FPS or sci-fi games.
- Deep knowledge of the Halo IP
A Culture of Empowerment, Collaboration and Personal Growth
Our studio’s success can be attributed to our culture of empowerment, collaboration and personal growth.
At SkyBox Labs, you can contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to independent IP, without compromising on culture. As a rapidly growing independent company, we maintain a ‘small studio’ feel with our flat structure, leading with authenticity, and fostering connection.
We relentlessly support your growth and development. From team building through personal interest groups and clubs to studio-wide knowledge sharing through learning lunches, and more formalized programs like SkyBox U, we support our team every step of the way.
One major thing that we’re proud of is that we’ve been able to grow to the studio that we are today while ultimately cultivating an environment of trust and mutual respect where you can thrive. We value our team members’ diverse backgrounds, hobbies, skills, and interests and we celebrate them! This is demonstrated through our broad spectrum of social clubs: Join our soccer team, fitness group, or one of our many D&D groups - you can even start your own!
Work During COVID-19
In order to keep our employees, candidates and community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of our teams are working from home within Canada, with plans to a return in a hybrid capacity in 2022. All interviewing, onboarding, and most work will take place remotely for the foreseeable future.
SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
