Senior Character Artist – Console and PC Games – Middlesbrough, UK
This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.
Project: Console and PC Games
Our client is seeking for a talented Senior Character Artist to join their team
The successful candidate will specialise in creating a diverse range of wonderful characters using all the latest art production techniques and be a critical part of scheduling as well as mentor fellow artists.
REQUIREMENTS:
· A strong portfolio illustrating proficiency as a Senior Character Artist
· Strong experience with real-time 3D packages such as Unreal or Unity
· Robust experience in a game production environment
· Exceptional understanding of human anatomy and posing characters
· Expert understanding of Maya/Max, Z-Brush, Substance Painter
· Solid experience generating PBR materials and shaders
· Professional experience working on current generation games
· Effective communicator with art staff, team leads, and other studio disciplines
· Highly motivated and proactive, consistent productivity with minimal supervision
· Ability to manage, collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment
· Ability to meet deadlines
RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Specialising in the creation of a wide variety of 3D character models, which could also include skins, props and environment pieces
· Working in our clients and other multi-platform game engines, with a diverse range of titles and art styles
· Produce rich materials and shaders that complement and enhance the 3D models
· Work closely with the Lead Artists to deliver and maintain the established art style
· Troubleshoot and provide solutions to issues related to asset creation, performance, and technical requirements
· Work well within the team environment and be able to initiate and lead other team members
· Independently undertake research and information to ensure game design needs and artistic direction are met
· Proactively stay up on new software, processes and industry trends and share the knowledge with the team
· Must be honest and operate at a high level of integrity, team spirit and drive
Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 417!