Job Description: A full-time employment opportunity as a 3D Artist is open for a motivated and experienced professional who is ready to advance the state-of-the-art in realistic 3D environments and modeling specifically for real-time rendering. The ideal candidate should possess experience with modeling and texturing of high-quality game objects and set pieces in shipping titles.

Overview: DreamTools, an innovative 3D software product, based on cutting-edge computer graphics and real-time 3D game engine technology, is part of a stable, industry leading company, with a successful history spanning many decades. This position, and the DreamTools studio, is located in sunny Naples, Florida, USA, only a few minutes from the beach. We offer a competitive salary, positive working environment and a benefits package that will knock your socks off! We also offer relocation for the right candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating high-quality 3D models, realistic textures and set pieces, for real-time rendering, based on the needs of the project
• Optimizing 3D models for real-time rendering, including low-poly modeling, or high-poly modeling with optimized polygon reduction techniques
• Creating textures and 3D objects for realistic and immersive environments
• Creating 3D models from examination of real-world objects and photographs
• Capturing and enhancing textures from real-world objects and hi-res photographs
• Working with the team to determine priorities and due dates
• Performing other tasks to support the software development process

Skill & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in 3D modeling, texture and environment asset creation for real-time rendering
• Experience with texturing and lighting inside a real-time rendering engine
• Expert in modern 3D modeling tools such as Autodesk Maya and Z-Brush
• Professional portfolio demonstrating strong core art skills is required
• Expert in digital image creation and editing tools including Photoshop is required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools such as Autodesk Softimage is a plus
• Proficiency in world building tools such as Planetside Terragen 2 is a plus
• Graphic Arts experience is a plus
• User Interface design experience is a plus
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Strong team attitude

Platforms: Windows

Starting Date: September 1, 2010

Relocation:

Relocation may be available for this position.

Contact:
DreamTools is a small and growing division that is part of a stable, industry leading billion dollar company, with a successful history spanning many decades. For more information about DreamTools, visit: www.DreamTools.com

If you see yourself in a position to join our fun, professional, and highly productive team, please apply online: www.DreamTools.com

All applicants are subject to a background investigation and drug screening.