Senior Character Artist

Placements24; Kimberley; Ibrido; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Creative studio environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 client in Kimberley is seeking a Senior Character Artist to create high-fidelity character models, textures, and potentially rigs for a diverse game cast. You will collaborate with the art director and design teams to ensure characters match the game's aesthetic and perform well.

You will work in a hybrid studio, contribute to a creative, award-winning environment, and help mentor other artists while delivering visually compelling characters.

Competenze

• Proven professional experience as a Character Artist in the gaming industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse character work.
• Excellent modeling and sculpting proficiency in industry-standard tools.

Mansioni

• Model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D characters including hero and supporting cast.
• Create realistic and stylized PBR materials and textures.
• Collaborate with rigging and animation teams to ensure animation readiness.
• Optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Provide guidance to other artists to maintain quality and consistency.

Conoscenze

Character Artist

Portfolio

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Texturing

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Rigging

Communication

Hybrid environment

Strumenti

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Character Artist to join their award-winning studio in Kimberley . You will be responsible for creating detailed, high-fidelity character models, textures, and potentially rigs that bring our game's diverse cast to life. This role requires a deep understanding of anatomy, form, and artistic styling, coupled with technical expertise in modeling, sculpting, and texturing. You will collaborate closely with the art director and design teams to ensure characters are visually compelling, fit the game's aesthetic, and are optimized for performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to iconic characters within a studio that values artistic excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D characters , including hero characters and supporting cast.
• Create realistic and stylized PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials and textures.
• Work with character rigging and animation teams to ensure models are animation-ready and deform correctly.
• Optimize character assets for real-time performance across multiple platforms.
• Provide feedback and guidance to other character artists, ensuring consistency and quality.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Character Artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse character work.
• Expert proficiency in 3D modeling and sculpting software (e.g., Maya, ZBrush, Blender).
• Strong skills in texturing and material creation using software like Substance Painter and Photoshop.
• Understanding of character rigging principles and deformation.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills , with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Dedicated budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• A collaborative studio environment in Kimberley that celebrates creativity and artistic achievement.