Job Description

3D Video Game Artist & Animator (Remote) Company Description Santafeast is an Independent video game development studio founded and led by game enthusiast Amir Yatoo.
Being a passionate indie studio, we challenge ourselves to create games with new mechanics, polished aesthetic and interesting gameplay. At Santafeast, we strive to bring innovations to traditional game genres. Through changing the gaming landscape by implementing new, unique features.
Santafeast aims to create an amazing experience for its players through a mix of an addicting gameplay and our signature art style. Santafeast Dubai is looking for a passionate and talented 3D & 2D Game Artist to add to our growing team. This position primarily entails live project with a focus on Environment and 3D Character Art , ideally the candidate will have a good level of ability in at least one or two other skill sets. Role and Responsibilities

• Researching references and resources required to produce the assets of the game
• Sketching concept designs and key elements of the visual style
• Building 3D environment, props, models of all assets in line with the technical limits of the game engine
• Applying textures to all visual elements
• Adding lighting and shading effects to all elements, ensuring consistency in color, intensity and lighting levels
• Create efficient animation Rigs and Skin characters as per game specifications
• Integrating special effects to textures, scenes and events,
• Designing promotional materials, packages, posters for the launch of the game
• Creating storyboards to visualize scenes and create a realistic environment for games, and other visual effects.
• Basic understanding of Unity 3D and its workflow is a plus

Software

• Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Z Brush or any similar tool/s.
• Maya, Blender, 3ds Max or any other similar tool/s
• C# (Optional)
• Unity 3D(Optional)

Skills Required

• Basic UI Designing
• Motivated and passionate about video games;
• Proficient technical skills and expertise in Photoshop
• Cinematic eye for lighting and shading
• Strong drawing skills, ability to visualize and design from abstract ideas
• Solid knowledge of game genres and latest trends in gaming
• 3D modeling skills
• Knowledge of 3D animation, and familiarity with the principles of animation
• Team player, ability to work independently
• Ability to create special effects
• Understanding of optimization for mobile platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industry experience working on mobile game projects and art direction
• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferably in technology would be preferred or any other training or equivalent.

Additional requirements

• Professional online work portfolio
• A well written and well formatted CV with all critical information

Job Type: Full-time Salary: 930,000.00 - 960,000.00 per month Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 3 years (Required)
• 3D Animation & Modelling: 3 years (Required)