INACTIVE
Full-Time
Principal Character Artist
Posted on 10/20/2022
Technology Design Firm
Compensation Overview
$175,000 - $220,000Annually
Senior
San Ramon, CA, USA
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
Adobe Photoshop
Zbrush
Requirements
- 7+ years' games industry experience
- Expert knowledge of Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush and Substance Painter
- Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, displacement etc.)
- Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity
- Strong high & low resolution modeling and texturing skills
- Ability to create believable characters that are full of life and personality
- Ability to create complex creature types from bipeds to quadrupeds and beyond
- Good understanding of human anatomy
- Experience working in-engine to ensure characters are accurately represented in-game (Gameplay/Cinematics) at the highest fidelity
- A passion and hunger to make the best games
Responsibilities
- Create realistic 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications
- Work with Directors and Leads to define and set the visual standards for high poly models, textures, and shaders
- Sculpt/model UV & texture and integrate both high & low polygon meshes in a PBR pipeline
- Verify the quality of objects in the game and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction
- Communicate with Concept Artists/Tech Artists/Riggers/Animators in a collaborative environment to create, design and solve characters and creatures, both visually and technically
- Push the visual bar collaborating with Concept, Lead Artists and Engineers
- Monitor the quality of outsourced character assets to ensure technical and artistic integrity
- Manage and mentor other character artists
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine is a plus
- Familiarity with Blendshapes, Facial and Corrective shapes is a plus
Driven by people. Inspired by challenges. Relentless to deliver creative excellence.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hayward, California
Founded
2019
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↓ -7%1 year growth
↓ -36%2 year growth
↓ -43%Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Fitness allowance
Retirement plans
Unlimited time off
Professional development
INACTIVE