Lead Character Artist

Larian Studios; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Character Artist to join their creative team. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented group of artists, ensuring their work aligns with the artistic vision and gameplay requirements. Your expertise will help craft stunning character models for high-quality role-playing games that resonate with fans. This innovative firm fosters a collaborative environment where your ideas will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced game developers. If you're passionate about art and leadership in the gaming industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

International team

Collaborative environment

Experienced managerial team

Inclusive activities

Community feedback commitment

Formación

• 3+ years in a leadership role with strong artistic fundamentals.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical limitations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of character artists to improve skills.
• Create high-quality 3D character models and maintain quality.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Artistic Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Technical Understanding

Descripción del empleo

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Lead Character Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Director, Concept Artists, and Animation teams to ensure characters fit the artistic and gameplay needs.
• Lead and mentor a big team of character artists, helping them improve their skills and workflows.
• Provide paint-overs, feedback, and detailed critiques to maintain consistency and quality.
• Create high-quality 3D character models, from high-poly sculpts to in-game assets.
• Organize team meetings, share best practices, and create learning opportunities.
• Define and refine character art pipelines to maximize efficiency and maintain industry-leading quality.
• Research and implement new tools, workflows, and technologies

Requirements

• 3+ years in a similar leadership role
• Strong artistic fundamentals (anatomy, form, texture, material rendering).
• Previous leadership experience on shipped game titles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical limitations.

Nice to Haves

• Previous leadership experience on AAA titles with realistic graphics
• Knowledge of hair and fur grooming
• Previous experience working with facial blendshapes
• Public speaking or mentoring experience

What we offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback