Cinematic Generalist Artist

ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.

Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Creative Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.

ABOUT THE JOB

Gunzilla is seeking a versatile and skilled 3D Cinematic Generalist Artist to join our creative team for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Extraction Battle Royale shooter,, available as Early Access on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC now.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in multiple aspects of 3D production, and capable of creating high-quality cinematic content from concept to completion.

As a 3D Cinematic Generalist, you will collaborate with various departments to bring our stories to life through stunning visuals and engaging sequences.

We offer a creative and collaborative working environment with opportunities for remote work or to work at our studio located in the heart of Frankfurt.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and develop 3D assets, including modelling, texturing.
• Work closely with directors, producers, and other artists to ensure the visual style and narrative align with project requirements.
• Participate in the conceptualization and storyboarding of cinematic scenes.
• Optimize assets and scenes for performance while maintaining visual quality.
• Implement feedback from creative leads and directors to refine and enhance cinematic content.
• Stay updated with industry trends and new technologies to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of production.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to achieve the desired visual effects

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in 3D animation and cinematic production.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or similar.
• Strong understanding of cinematic principles, storytelling, and visual composition.
• Proficient in modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
• Experience with post-production processes, including compositing, colour correction, and visual effects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Work experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen
• Full PBR render theory understanding

GUNZILLA OFFERS*

• Unlimited Paid Vacation 
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working 
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance 
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

*Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position 

COME AS YOU ARE

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. We’re looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds we’re developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone else’s, regardless of your background.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Here’s what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.

• Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, you’ll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or you’ll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, we’ll contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you aren’t suited to the specific role, we’ll retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.