Job search

I have done another job search to try to help me narrow down what skills I would need in order to become a 3D model artist within the gaming industry. This time I have made sure to not look at senior or lead roles as it is highly unlikely that I would get one of them jobs straight out of education. Here is what I have found.

Bungie:
3D Character Artist:

• University or equivalent art-related degree focusing on traditional skills such as sketching, illustration, and painting.
• Two or more years of professional game industry experience.
• At least one shipped title as 3D character artist.
• A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates an exceptional understanding of human anatomy and a creative imagination with a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling.
• Be fluent in 3D Max or Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush and/or Mudbox.
• Experience creating high-poly models for normal ripping purposes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Passion and desire to create great games.

3D Generalist:

• Undergraduate degree or completion of a certificate program that provides an education in the fundamentals of art
• Strong sense of surface development, proportion, and mechanical functionality
• Strong artistic sense balanced with good technical knowledge
• Two or more years of proven experience creating inorganic objects in a feature film or game production environment
• One or more years of experience working as a 3D Artist on a shipped game title
• Sketching, drawing, painting and design skills desirable
• Thorough knowledge of 3D Max or Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Mudbox and other 2D/3D applications
• Experience creating high-poly models for normal ripping purposes
• Experience creating rigs and simple animations for machines
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
• Passion and desire to create great games

EA:
3D Artist:

• A strong 3D portfolio showcasing top notch environment and/or hard-surface modeling.
• Demonstrable knowledge of lighting, color, and composition.
• Must have a technical aptitude.
• Experience in creating art for use in real-time 3D game engines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• A team oriented personality and work well within a group
• Able to create concept art for modeling
• Ability to create 3D models based on ready concepts
• 2D experience and strong Photoshop skills
• Passion for games.

While looking at these applications I listed down what they all had in common, here is that list:

• Knowledge of 3D modelling software
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Good Communication skills
• Good at drawing/sketching
• A passion for games

Jobs:

3D Character Artist: https://www.bungie.net/en/aboutus/index#page=careers&job=10067. Last accessed: 1st Nov 2015

3D Generalist: https://www.bungie.net/en/aboutus/index#page=careers&job=10100. Last Accessed: 1st Nov 2015

3D Artist: http://careers.ea.com/ea-career-search. Career Opportunities: 3D Artist (62861). Last accessed 1st Nov 2015