3D Character Artist, Avatars

Yelzkizi; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 3D Character Art Lead to drive the creative pipeline for custom Avatar assets. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality asset delivery while solving innovative challenges. Your expertise in 3D modeling and mentoring will be vital as you guide the creative process and enhance the diversity and expressiveness of avatars. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating immersive experiences and pushing the boundaries of technology in the gaming industry. If you're passionate about art and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor artists in a creative pipeline.
• Expertise in 3D modeling and asset creation.
• Experience with game engines and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage creative pipeline from vendor hand-off to publishing.
• Review and polish 3D assets in various software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for avatar development.

Skills

3D Modeling

Asset Creation

Maya

ZBrush

Photoshop

Unity

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

6+ years in content development

Tools

Blender

Mudbox

Unreal Engine

Job description

aquent.com

Job Description

The 3D Character Art Lead is responsible for providing clear assessment to ensure visual targets are met and improve the quality of the assets being delivered. You will work with both internal and external development partners to support the creation, polish, and release of custom Avatar assets. You’re excited about solving novel problems driven by user-centric principles. Our creative teams, spread across several locations, are focused on creating content that invites users to engage in immersive, real-time experiences. If you're excited about forging into new territory, and working with the mightiest in the industry, this may be just the role you’re looking for.

3D Character Artist, Avatars Responsibilities

1. Manage the creative pipeline from vendor hand-off to publishing.
2. Become an expert in the art pipeline and be able to train and mentor team members in moving work through the pipeline.
3. Review high-resolution models in Maya, Blender, Zbrush, or Mudbox.
4. Work within multi-disciplinary design teams to increase the expressiveness, customization, and diversity of avatars.
5. Actively participate in artistic, creative, and technical problem-solving.
6. General 3D asset content polish including modeling, texturing, materials, and lighting, at both mobile and high-end specs.
7. Iterate and polish assets in engine (Unity) and publish complete assets.
8. Contribute directly to both the conceptual thinking behind and the physical creation of detailed, high-quality products.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 6+ years professional content development experience in either game or film industries, including shipping one or more titles.
2. Experience leading and mentoring other artists, including strong communications skills to clearly express objectives and processes.
3. Experience communicating in a multi-disciplinary team, including engineers, artists, and designers.
4. Experience with one or more commercial game engines (e.g. Unreal or Unity).
5. Expert knowledge of 3D modeling and asset creation packages Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop.
6. Experience locating and resolving content and asset performance bottlenecks through performance profiling and optimization.

Skills & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Virtual or augmented reality experience.
2. Knowledge of emerging technologies.
3. Shader development experience.

Pay: $35-40/hour

Location: Remote or on-site in CA

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

How to Apply

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Remote work environment.

About the Company

Aquent Games is the #1 partner in the video game industry for studios and talent alike. Today’s leading AAA game studios trust us to recruit, staff, and employ the highly specialized talent they need. Aquent Games is powered by the largest staffing firm in the marketing, creative, and experience design space, recruiting and supporting A-players and making unparalleled matches for 35 years.