Lead 3D Character Artist

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Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the video games industry, including at least one shipped AAA title.
• Proven experience as a Lead Character Artist.
• Experience with stylized character art and maintaining visual consistency.
• Proficiency in modeling tools (3ds Max, Maya, Blender), sculpting tools (ZBrush), and PBR texturing software (Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop).
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, form, proportions, clothing, and material design.
• Solid understanding of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the Character Art team to deliver high-quality, stylized character assets.
• Act as direct manager, conducting reviews and mentoring team members.
• Collaborate closely with Art Director to maintain artistic consistency and align characters with core vision.
• Oversee final polish of character assets for integration into the game engine.
• Partner with various teams to ensure character models are ready for performance and develop groundbreaking techniques.
• Investigate and refine workflows for character modeling, texturing, and material creation.