Game Character Artist

Description

• Job Title: Character Artist
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: New York City

Position Summary:

We are looking to hire a full-time Character Artist to join our team in New York Office. You will be a part of a dynamic team working on enhancement of Virtual Reality experiences in the fields of law enforcement, armed forces, emergency management, humanitarian and medical aid. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated problem solver and self-learner with the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and with tight project deadlines.

Position Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Work closely with the design team to conceptualize and model characters based on original art and photographic reference.
• Create realistic 3D model characters and props according to character sheet references and sketches.
• Create and refine textures and paint characters using Zbrush, substance painter or similar programs.
• Prepare the character to animation within Unreal Engine 4.
• Work within the game engine to preview optimize and polish models to a quality bar and visual direction as set by Lead Director.
• Become familiar with the new tools, performance capture hardware, software and other related technologies.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, or 3D Design or 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Maya/Max/ Photoshop, 3D Coat or Substance Painter.
• Knowledge of material creation, lighting & shading
• Working knowledge of UV’s, Skinning, and Rigging.
• Proven working experience in a full life cycle game in Unreal 4.
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, weight, and silhouette.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

 Preferred Experience and Expertise:

• Working experience with VR headsets.
• Experience with level design is a plus.
• AAA game developing experience preferred, but not required.
• Game industry experience is a plus.

If you are interested in joining our team and have the required experience please apply with your resume with the salary requirements.

V-Armed Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.