3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

thatgamecompany is looking for a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Create 3D characters and cosmetics in a visual style aligned with the world of Sky

• Skinning character and cosmetic assets

• Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers

• Brainstorm ideas and create rapid 3D prototypes during the concept and design phase

• Support the rest of the 3D team to create character assets

• Review and fix bugs of all complexities

• Contribute to documentation and resource libraries for the art department

• Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of inclusion and diversity

Must Haves:

• Online portfolio demonstrating character art skills

• 3+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist at a game studio

• Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent

• Self-motivated, humble, and a team player

• Open-minded and able to implement feedback from peers and art directors in a timely manner

• Passion for creating memorable characters for games

• Understanding of Industry Standard Software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, and Texture Creation/Material Editing (Substance Painter/Unity)

• Familiarity with Maya rigging/skinning

Nice to Haves:

• A passionate Gamer

• A Sky Player

• Human Anatomy & Animal Anatomy knowledge

• Understanding of clothing construction and real-world materials

• Strive to create a gaming experience that brings a positive impact to the gaming world

• Experience creating a game from the ground up

• Portfolio demonstrating a variety of art styles

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• The salary range for this position is $81,000 USD to $114,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.

• Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

• Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.

• We look forward to meeting you!

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