Character Artist

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Work with the Art Director and Character Lead to maintain the directed visual style and a consistent quality.
• Collaborate with Artists, Designers, and Engineers to bring characters to life.
• Explore and develop characters based on concept and/or design specifications.
• Model and texture High-Poly source content.
• Produce optimized Low-Poly models, UVs, textures, LODs and materials for in-engine.
• Provide feedback and/or paint-overs to fellow artists, and as part of outsourcing feedback.
• Work within guidelines provided by other departments to ensure quality, playability, and performance.

*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties.  The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Shipped multiple AAA titles.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-poly sculpts, in-game characters, examples of optimized low-poly models, UVs, and textures.
• A solid understand of anatomy, proportion, form, silhouette, and color.
• A solid understanding of texturing, material creation, and PBR workflows.
• Ability to translate 2D Concepts / Reference into 3D Models.
• Proficient in modern modeling and art packages such as; Maya, Max, Blender, Modo, ZBrush, Marmoset, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Experience in both Hard Surface and Organic modeling.
• Ability to create a low-poly model within poly budget and efficiently unwrap the UVs for texturing.
• Self-motivated, but with a willingness to accept feedback and direction.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and a collaborative attitude.
• Good time management skills and efficient development processes. 

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Traditional art skills including sculpting, sketching, illustration, and/or painting.
• Passion for games and gaming.