Careers

Lead Character Artist (Full-time Contract)

Liquid Development is looking for character artists that specialize in creating realistic clothing for characters in Marvelous Designer and/or stylized character sculpting. You will work as a key member of our art team creating high-quality realistic character outfits. This position requires a keen eye for detail as well as a strong sense of design mixed with video game art production methods. We are looking to hire for internal positions but are willing to work with remote positions.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in using Marvelous Designer is a must

• Strong character portfolio with an emphasis on clothing

• Experience with the following programs: 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush

• 2 + years in game character modeling

• Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude

• Ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles common in game production

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability

• 401K w/ company match

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities

3D Lead Hard Surface Artist (Full-time Contract)

Do you yearn to work on some of the best-known titles published each year? Are you one of the best artists out there? Then join Liquid Development, an industry leader in creating art, animation, and effects for the game industry! We are looking to hire for internal positions but are willing to work with remote positions.

As a Hard Surface Modeler, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark on multiple exciting Sci-Fi and Fantasy next-generation console and PC titles each year. Liquid Development offers a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among the diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation.

Requirements:

• Create high poly and game-resolution models in 3DS Max or Maya, complete with next-generation materials and shaders

• Ensure that every asset meets the quality expected, both from an aesthetic and technical perspective

• Strong character portfolio with an emphasis on armor, weapons, and architecture

• Ability to take and process feedback in a timely manner

• 2 + years in-game prop modeling

• Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude

• A strong artistic sense, proactive personality, and eagerness to learn new techniques

• Desire to lead a team of artists and provide feedback is also a plus

• Ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles common in-game production

Proficiencies:

• Zbrush

• Maya/Max

• Photoshop

• Substance

• Xnormal

• Marmoset

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability

• 401K w/ company match

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities

Prop/Environment Artist (Full-time Contract)

Liquid Development is looking for 3D artists to create unique assets outside and inside of game engines. Some projects require learning proprietary pipelines and tools that is built into the scope. You will collaborate with a team of experienced artists working on some of today's top titles. The studio is currently work-from-home friendly due to COVID-19 pandemic. We would eventually be looking for remote team members to relocate to our lovely city of Portland once it is safe to do so.

Requirements:

• Create high poly and game-resolution models in 3DS Max or Maya, complete with next-generation materials and shaders.

• Ensure that every asset meets the quality expected, both from an aesthetic and technical perspective.

• An understanding of full asset development (from concept to final asset integration) is a plus.

• Experience in UE4 and Unity is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability

• 401K w/ company match

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities

Production Manager (Full-time Contract)

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team. Our studio is currently work-from-home / remote during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must be ready to work on-site in Portland, OR once it is safe to do so. As a Production Manager, you will have the opportunity to be a part of multiple AAA titles each year.

Requirements

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Strong organization and communication abilities

• Deep knowledge of production management

• Working directly with our Art Directors to build plans and proposals

• Manage projects to ensure milestones are completed on schedule and within budget

• Tracking resource availability for staffing and assignments

• Ability to lead teams by instruction and example

• Enthusiasm to expand knowledge in keeping with industry evolution

• An understanding of game production pipelines and workflows

• Strong critical thinking abilities to mitigate and resolve issues

• Expertise in office admin programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook is a must

Preferences

• Experience in multiple software packages and game engines (i.e. 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal, Unity)

• Understanding of industry standard techniques and tools

• Ability to create budget and time estimations for asset production

• Experience working with large teams and milestones

• Mixed resume / portfolio – 2D, 3D, Rigging / Animation, Tech examples

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability

• 401K w/ company match

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities