Character Artist ExDev - Contract
Character Artist ExDev - Contract
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$ 44 - 66
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Join the awardwinning team that created God of War
Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Character Artist to assist our External Development (ExDev) Senior Character Artist in managing and reviewing outsourced character assets for our upcoming title.
In this role you will review and providefeedback on external character art assets ensuring they meet our highquality standards and integrate seamlessly into our production pipeline. You will work closely with external partners internal stakeholders and the ExDev team to help deliver visually compelling characters while maintaining the projects artistic vision.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in character modeling sculpting and texturingandexperience working with outsourced content and external teams. A keen eye for detail excellent communication skills and an understanding of realtime game pipelines are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the ExDev Senior Character Artist to review and provide detailed feedback on outsourced character art assets ensuring visual consistency and quality
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the games artistic direction technical requirements and production guidelines to assist external teams effectively assist in troubleshooting integrating and refining outsourced character assets to align with inhouse standards
- Partner with internal stakeholders including concept artists technical artists and animation teams to ensure smooth asset delivery and implementation
- Maintain uptodate documentation and feedback templates to streamline communication with external partners
- Provide artistic support where needed including but not limited to asset cleanup material adjustments and polish passes
- Research industry trends tools and techniques to improve ExDev workflows and enhance outsourced asset quality
Requirements
- 2 years of experience as a 3D Character Artist with exposure to outsourcing workflows preferred
- Experience reviewing and providing feedback on outsourced character assets
- Strong understanding of character modeling sculpting texturing and material setup in a realtime game engine
- Proficiency in industrystandard software such as Maya ZBrush Photoshop and Substance Painter/Designer
- Solid understanding of anatomy proportion topology UV layout and PBR workflows
- Experience working within a game development pipeline including optimization techniques for realtime rendering
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to provide clear and actionable feedback
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and maintain constructive relationships with external teams
- Selfmotivated with strong time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple assignments
Preferred Experience
- Experience in an ExDev or outsourcing support role at a game studio Familiarity with proprietary game engines and the technical constraints of AAA console development
- Understanding rigging animation requirements and best practices for character deformation
- Experience with photogrammetry scan data cleanup or procedural workflows
- The ability to speak Mandarin is a plus as some outsourcing partners may speak Mandarin
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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below this is an hourly rate.
$44.14 $66.16 USD
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Employment Type
Contract
