Sr Character Artist Irvine
Sr Character Artist Irvine
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Description
Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG people are our purpose so we prioritize an inquisitive proactive and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We currently have studio locations in Irvine California; Austin Texas; and Auckland New Zealand.
Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG but we recognize that talent is a product of hardwork resilience and a growthmindset. We champion individuals who havedemonstratedthey have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breedssynergyand innovation. To usdiversityisnta metricitsa must!
This is a fulltime hybrid position based in Irvine CAwith an onsite requirement of three days per week.
The salary range being considered for this role is $93000$110000. The specified salary range pertains to Southern California and the actual amounts may differ based on experience performance and location. These salary ranges do not apply to locations outside the United States.
Senior Character Artists at BSG
You have a deep understanding of the character artist pipeline complemented by a refined skillset honed through experience on numerous AAA titles. You are recognized as a dependable developer with the insight to know when to seek feedback. You welcome challenges setting high standards for yourself and delivering highquality work consistently.
While your influence is vital to the departments success and you provide mentorship to junior developers modeling characters creatures and assets remains your core focus. You excel in independent work but also value collaboration through teamwork.
Role and Responsibilities
Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join us in creating compelling and immersive character art for an upcoming project.
Supported by the Art Director and project Leads you will help realize the charactercentric aesthetic goals of the project and execute highquality assets for both character design and organic modeling in a collaborative environment.
As a Senior Character Artist at BSG you will contribute to the project by creating realistic highquality character assets collaborating with the art and design teams to ensure consistency and adherence to the visual style.
The ideal candidate for this role can translate a thorough understanding of industry standard software and methods into detailed gameready assets that meet project expectations and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the creation of realistic highly detailed character art and organic assets terrain and assets using current industry standard software and methods.
- Design and model realistic hair with Xgen/Hair/Fur optimizing for natural movement and performance.
- Generate clean animationready topology optimized for performance across platforms.
- Collaborate with production to define tasks set realistic schedules and ensure timely delivery of assets.
- Optimize character assets for performance implementing LODs and other techniques.
- Manage and organize character assets within project directories and version control systems.
- Contribute to the development and optimization of the character art pipeline defining and documenting processes workflows and best practices for reference and training purposes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve visual and functional goals.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior artists helping to elevate the overall quality of the teams output.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 4 years of industry experience in game development specializing in character art.
- At least two shipped title as a Character Artist.
- Portfolio demonstrating ability to design and craft realistic highly detailed characters creatures and assets.
Preferred Skills
- Extensive experience in character creation and character systems for AAA first and thirdperson action games.
- Exceptional understanding of human anatomy proportion silhouette and topology.
- Proficiency in industrystandard 3D software such as Maya ZBrush Substance Suite Marvelous Designer and Photoshop.
- Deep knowledge of shader capabilities and render techniques.
- Solid understanding of texturing material creation and PBR workflows.
- Strong problemsolving skills with an ability to identify troubleshoot and provide solutions for issues as they relate to the character art pipeline.
- Excellent communication skills necessary to articulate personal creative processes and receive critical feedback in style and technique to ensure project consistency.
- Strong time management and ability to deliver assets within project deadlines with minimal input from senior staff.
- A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly collaborative and iterative team environment.
- Experience in providing mentorship and feedback to junior artists.
Blind Squirrel Entertainment Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.
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