Character Artist - KingsIsle (Cebu - onsite)

gamigo AG; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dress comfortably

Diverse international team

13th Month Pay and Overtime Pay

Team events

Job summary

KingsIsle Entertainment is seeking a 3D Character Artist to bring life and personality to characters and creatures in our MMO projects and newer titles in development. You will hand-paint textures, work with low-poly models, and ensure compatibility with rigging, animation, and the Unity pipeline.

Strong English communication and a passion for stylized art are required. Collaborate from concept art, align with art direction, and maintain organized asset pipelines while meeting deadlines in a

Qualifications

• 1+ years creating professional character assets in the game industry.
• Extensive working knowledge of Photoshop, 3DS Max and 3D-Coat.
• Experience in modeling and texturing low poly characters / creatures (≤2500 triangles; textures ≤1024x1024).
• Proficient with creating hand-painted textures.
• Strong UV layout skills.
• Experience with DDS files and Gambryo game engine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 3D model and texture creation for stylized characters/creatures using 3DS Max, Photoshop, and 3D-Coat.
• Work from provided concept art and art direction.
• Collaborate with animation to ensure clean models and proper cuts for movements.
• Undergo review stages and apply polish as requested.
• Learn to bring over and update legacy work to match the new style within Unity pipeline.
• Keep files organized and within established structures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

3D modeling

hand-painted textures

UV layout

low-poly optimization

Unity pipeline

English communication

Tools

3DS Max

3D-Coat

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

KingsIsleEntertainmentis seeking a 3DCharacter Artistwho will add life and personality to characters and creatures inourclassicMMOprojectsas well as interesting new projects that are in the works.The perfect candidate isexperienced inhand painting textures and has a keen understanding of how to get the most out of low poly models.They will also need to take into consideration how the character will be used by rigging and animation down the line andconstructthe model appropriately.

About the Role

• 3D model and texture creation for stylized characters / creatures using3DSmax, AdobePhotoshop and 3D-Coatas well asother proprietary art tools

• Work from provided conceptartandfrom verbal / written art direction

• Work withAnimation to make sure Models are clean and that cuts are appropriately made for the movementsrequired.

• Undergo review stages of thecharacterand further polish process asrequested

• Learn to bring over and update legacy work from our older MMO’s so that matcha new styleand properly work in the Unity pipeline

• Keep organized and well labeled files andmaintain/ work within an established file structure

• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1+ years creating professional character assets in the game industry

• Extensive working knowledge of Photoshop,3DSMaxand 3D-Coat

• Experience in modeling and texturing low poly characters / creatures(2500 triangles or less for models)(1024 x 1024 or less for textures)

• Proficientwithcreating hand-painted textures

• Strong UV layout skills

• Experience with .DDS files and theGambryogame engine are a plus

• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask requirements and feedback gathering across disciplines, assess risk, define priorities, and resolve problems while meeting deadlines

• Excellent critical and analytical skills, anda highattention to detail

• Experience working with the Unity engine

• StrongEnglishwritten and verbal communication

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates characteristics to work respectfully and effectively with all levels of employeeswithin the Art Team as well as with other departmentsto achieve mutual goals.
• The ability to handle multipletasksand work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and positive under pressure andmeet tight deadlines at all times.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, accuracy, use goodartisticjudgment, prioritizationskillsand be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• High degreeofprofessionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work night shiftsin order tooverlap in US working hours and interact live with USbasedstudio.

Benefits

• Join adiverse, international teamof colleagues from over 30 countries, where shared goals and a variety of perspectives make us stronger

• Take on meaningful challenges that come with real responsibility andplenty of room to growin our dynamic environment

• Dress comfortably! We keep things casual here, so you’re free to wear what feels right for you

• Benefit frommandatory government contributions,including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, for your peace of mind

• Make work more fun withexciting company eventslike our annual Halloween party, Christmas celebration, and team outings

• Recharge with anadditional 3 Wellness daysthroughout the year, next to the statutory vacation days and public holidays

• Enjoyhealth insuranceupon regularization to keep you and your loved ones protected

• Receive your13th Month Pay and Overtime Payas part of a fair and rewarding package