Expression of Interest - Character Artist

AGBO; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Character Artist to create stunning and realistic character models that elevate storytelling across various media. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a team of creative professionals to design and execute characters that resonate with audiences. Your expertise in character modeling and passion for digital art will be essential in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment, where your artistic insights will be valued and impactful. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, this role could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Character Artist in gaming or film.
• Strong understanding of character modeling and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Create lifelike digi-doubles and optimize models for motion.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve artistic vision.

Skills

Character Modeling Techniques

Anatomy Understanding

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Storytelling Passion

Tools

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Job description

ABOUT US:
AGBO is an artist-led Academy Award-Winning independent studio focused on developing and producing innovative story universes spanning film, TV, and digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by award-winning and record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO’s mission is to inspire and advance the next generation of storytelling to entertain and influence worldwide audiences. AGBO's recent productions include “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Netflix’s “The Gray Man,” Amazon thriller series “Citadel,” and Netflix's sequel, “Extraction 2.”

ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Character Artist, you will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character models that push the boundaries of digital art. You will collaborate with a team of artists and developers to conceptualize, design, and execute characters that enhance the narrative and emotional depth of our projects. This position offers an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to work in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.

This is an Expression of Interest role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate lifelike digi-doubles by capturing the essence and nuances of real-world models.
• Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
• Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic vision.
• Sculpt high-detail characters and creatures.
• Create dynamic and realistic clothing for character models.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually refine and enhance your work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Character Artist in the gaming, film, or similar industry.
• Strong understanding of character modeling techniques and anatomy.
• Experience with digi-doubles and creating highly realistic character models.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.
• Rigging experience is a plus.
• Experience with ZBrush and Marvelous Designer preferred.

AGBO Films, LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. This role is expected to work onsite at our Los Angeles studio but is open to remote for senior level artists. The employment timeline for this role is temporary and project-based.