Gala
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we"re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you"ll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences" lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
About the role
- Our 3D Artists work with the art director and 3D art leads to ensure that all characters are visually consistent and meet the project"s quality standards. You"ll collaborate closely with game designers, developers, and other artists to ensure the seamless integration of your artwork into our blockchain-powered games. Our 3D Artists should have excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for games, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment
What you"ll do
- 3D Modeling with design skills applied to voxel based characters, props and environmental assets.
- Collaborate with the game design and programming teams to ensure that all assets are optimized for mobile devices and meet performance requirements.
- Utilize software such as Blender, Maya, and Unity with strong technical knowledge of each.
- Apply 2D concept art skills to support character and prop design when needed.
- Continuously improve skills and stay up-to-date with the latest techniques, tools, and best practices in the mobile game industry. 
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall development process.
- Assist in the creation of high-quality, optimized 3D characters and character prop assets for mobile games.
- Consistent, high-quality contributions to the creation of visually stunning and immersive mobile game characters.
- Effective communication and collaboration with fellow character artists and department lead
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in 3D Art, Illustration, Concept, UX/ UI Design, VFX Animation, or a related field
- Core understanding of 3D modeling and texturing using software such as Maya/3ds Max/Blender, Photoshop, and Substance.
- Basic knowledge of rigging and animation is a plus.
- Fundamental knowledge of mobile optimization techniques and best practices
- Experience working with highly technical engineering teams and driving complex projects from ideation to implementation to feature launch successfully
- Self-motivated, stellar work
- Fearless
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.
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