3D Character Artist - Talent Pool
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SideVideo Game Development
United States. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Quebec, Canada. Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesContractMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Required Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry
- Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR
- Proficiency with ZBrush
- Proficiency with Maya
- Proficiency with 3ds Max
- Proficiency with Substance Painter
- Proficiency with Photoshop
- Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design and animation
- Experience with high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, and shading techniques
- Knowledge of proper topology, rigging, and skinning practices
- Strong eye for detail, form, and style consistency
- Ability to adapt to and create a range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to incorporate feedback and iterate effectively
- Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling characters and contributing to immersive game worlds
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D character assets, including organic and hard surface elements, from concept to final game-ready models
- Collaborate with art leads, designers, and animators to ensure characters align with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements
- Develop textures and materials using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are optimized for performance across platforms
- Work within established pipelines and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency in asset creation
- Ensure proper topology, rigging, and skinning for characters to meet animation and gameplay requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to character development
- Actively participate in team critiques, offering and receiving feedback to refine assets
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