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Are you passionate about creating stunning, immersive worlds that captivate players? As a 3D Artist at Valo Motion, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your artistic talents to life, crafting beautiful and engaging visuals for our innovative games and products. If you are ready to make a real impact with your art and get people moving around the world – read on!

What is the role and who would you be working with?

As the 3D Artist at Valo Motion, you’ll get to create production-quality 3D models, work with different game art styles, and collaborate closely with game designers, developers, and sound designers to bring your concepts to life. 

Here’s what our 3D Artist Lotta Karvonen thinks is the best thing about working in our team: “As we have rather small teams, I really get impact on what the final results look like. To see my ideas and art being played around the world is quite cool!”

At Valo Motion, we are creating mixed-reality games that combine physical activity with digital gaming experiences. Our products, such as ValoClimb and ValoJump, are designed to make exercise fun and engaging. 

👉 Read about how and why our journey started!

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Develop production-quality 3D models for games, maintaining our visual standard and company style.
• Ensure 3D models are optimized for performance.
• Refine visuals and mechanics based on play-test results and team feedback.
• Work with different game art styles and techniques, including shading, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, rigging, and animations.

‍Your future team:

• You will be part of our skilled, creative game development team led by our CTO Joni Vähämäki. You’ll collaborate with game designers, developers, and sound designers across multiple projects to bring your artistic concepts to life.
• You will also be a part of the Valo Motion team of imaginative, enthusiastic and curious professionals. The team is excited about our mission to get people moving. As Raine, our CEO, says, “We believe in fun but also take it seriously. Every team member gets to take a lot of ownership of their actions and have an impact on where the company is going and how their careers are growing within the company.” You’ll be joining a company where work is both fun and inspiring, with opportunities for growth!

👉 Get to know the life and culture at Valo Motion and your future team better!

Critical knowhow that you’ll need to succeed in this role

• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively convey your ideas and collaborate with the team.
• Strong understanding of 3D Art principles and what makes visuals captivating.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the game industry with a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in a 3D software of your choice, such as Maya.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with game development engines, such as Unity Engine.
• Ability to think critically and solve artistic challenges creatively.
• Autonomous in managing art tasks across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in drawing creative 2D concepts, providing multiple design options, and iterating on concepts based on feedback.

Why join Valo Motion right now? 

#1 Make a significant impact on the mixed-reality games

At Valo Motion, every team member's knowledge and creativity are highly valued. You’ll be a key player in shaping the final outcome, ensuring that your artistic vision is realized in our games. Valo Motion's mixed-reality games are revolutionizing movement, and your creative vision will drive the development of groundbreaking game concepts.

#2 Grow and learn as a professional in the growing attraction and gaming industry

Whether you’re maintaining existing games or working on new ones, you’ll have the chance to develop and hone a wide range of skills. Working in our team offers a unique opportunity to see how different people react to the worlds and 3D assets you create. This feedback loop is incredibly valuable for learning and improving your craft. Plus, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the gaming world, beyond traditional PC or console gaming, and contribute to encouraging physical activity through your art. 

#3 Passionate about movement? So are we!

Our whole team believes in the power of movement. We have a goal to get 1M plays per day where an actual person is moving with our games by 2030. So, if you are also excited about our mission – we think you will have a fulfilling work life with us!

‍👉 Read about our Senior Graphic Designer Mizuko Matsumura’s experience on working on mixed-reality games!

Ready to push the boundaries of active gaming with your artistic talents? Here’s how to apply: 

Don’t hesitate to contact us and learn more about joining our team! If you don’t have any further questions at this point, apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter to careers@valomotion.com.

If you’re thinking of applying – we encourage you to apply by 15.09.2024, as we will start going through the applications as they come in, and we’re looking to fill this role as soon as we find a mutual fit.