Principal 3D Generalist at Jam City
Company: Jam City
Location: California, United States (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time / Remote
Salary: $75,000 – $120,000 per year
About Jam City
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio known for creating highly engaging mobile games for a global audience. Led by CEO Josh Yguado, the studio has developed hit titles such as Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, and Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. With studios located across the United States, Europe, and South America, Jam City collaborates with leading entertainment brands to produce immersive narrative-driven gaming experiences.
Job Overview
Jam City is seeking a Principal 3D Generalist to join its Narrative Game division and contribute to the development of a brand-new game project. This role requires a versatile artist with strong technical expertise who can support multiple areas of the 3D art pipeline including characters, environments, props, lighting, and shaders.
The ideal candidate combines creative artistry with technical problem-solving skills and is capable of working independently while collaborating closely with art directors, technical artists, and engineers to deliver high-quality assets for mobile game development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D characters, environments, and props optimized for game performance.
- Light environment scenes using both real-time and pre-baked lighting workflows.
- Develop shaders using Unity and Maya.
- Rig and skin characters or props when required.
- Identify potential technical challenges in concept designs and propose art solutions.
- Design and establish art pipelines for new features and asset types.
- Document best practices and workflow standards for the art team.
- Collaborate closely with the 3D Art Director, technical artists, and engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot visual or technical issues in Maya and Unity.
- Participate in occasional in-person meetings when required.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in 3D game development.
- Experience in modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, skinning, and shader development.
- Participation in at least two shipped 3D games, including one mobile title.
- Advanced proficiency in Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong experience working with Unity.
- Experience using ZBrush and familiarity with Substance Painter and Substance Designer.
- Expertise in real-time lighting and light baking workflows.
- Strong understanding of environment and character art production pipelines.
- Knowledge of anatomy, composition, color, value, and form for gameplay visuals.
- Strong problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
Education
A degree in Art, Game Design, Digital Media, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience with a strong portfolio is also accepted.
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation, paid sick days, and holidays
- Fully covered medical insurance with dental and vision plans
- Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and activities
- Remote work flexibility
- Company events and team happy hours
How to Apply
Apply through the official application page below:
Required: Include a link to your online portfolio, personal website, or a PDF showcasing your recent 3D artwork.