Lead 3D Character Artist in Medieval Fantasy

Jobtailor; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Lead Character Artist to define and drive character and creature art pipelines in our game development studio. You will guide a small team, maintain high fidelity across assets, and ensure alignment with creative direction and production constraints.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency in ZBrush/Blender/Substance Painter, and collaboration with animation to deliver cohesive characters for medieval fantasy settings.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role within the video game development industry
• Previous team management experience required

Responsabilités

• Establish character and creature guidelines for internal and external teams
• Model high- and low-poly characters and creatures based on concept artwork
• Handle texturing, including UV mapping, baking, and texture creation
• Follow the artistic direction and technical constraints defined during pre-production
• Collaborate closely with the Lead 3D Animator to ensure seamless model integration
• Conduct quality control on externally produced models throughout the production pipeline
• Manage and develop the Character Art department
• Lead a team of two artists
• Report to the Art Director

Connaissances

Character Modeling

Team Management

ZBrush Proficiency

Blender Proficiency

Unreal Engine 5 Knowledge

Outils

ZBrush

Blender

Substance 3D Painter

Photoshop

Character Creator 4

Unreal Engine 5

Marmoset

Marvelous Designer

Description du poste

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Lead Character Artist to define and drive character and creature art pipelines in our game development studio. You will guide a small team, maintain high fidelity across assets, and ensure alignment with creative direction and production constraints.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency in ZBrush/Blender/Substance Painter, and collaboration with animation to deliver cohesive characters for medieval fantasy settings.