Lead Character Artist

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Director, Concept Artists, and Animation teams to ensure characters fit the artistic and gameplay needs.
• Lead and mentor a big team of character artists, helping them improve their skills and workflows.
• Provide paint-overs, feedback, and detailed critiques to maintain consistency and quality.
• Create high-quality 3D character models, from high-poly sculpts to in-game assets.
• Organize team meetings, share best practices, and create learning opportunities.
• Define and refine character art pipelines to maximize efficiency and maintain industry-leading quality.
• Research and implement new tools, workflows, and technologies

Requirements

• 3+ years in a similar leadership role
• Strong artistic fundamentals (anatomy, form, texture, material rendering).
• Previous leadership experience on shipped game titles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical limitations.
• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Nice to Haves

• Previous leadership experience on AAA titles with realistic graphics
• Knowledge of hair and fur grooming
• Previous experience working with facial blendshapes
• Public speaking or mentoring experience

What we offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback