About this role
We are seeking an experienced Lead 3D Character Artist for an unannounced project with remote work, including potential Fortnite-related work. The role involves leading character art and collaborating with a team of artists and clients, providing both technical and artistic feedback.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee 3D character art and related asset creation for an unannounced project, with a focus on hand-painted textures when required
- Mentor and review other 3D artists, ensuring production assets meet quality and pipeline standards
- Collaborate on styling, game engine integration, and maintain the modern asset production pipeline
- Communicate effectively in English with teammates and clients via calls and emails; participate in team meetings and reviews
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and work within a remote team environment
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience mentoring and checking 3D artists; ability to provide both technical and artistic feedback
- Strong understanding of styling, game engines, and the modern asset production pipeline
- Excellent communication skills in English; comfortable working with a distributed team and client interactions
- Ability to work with creative teams, show initiative, and find compromises in challenging situations
- Willingness to work remotely with a dedicated workstation; familiarity with Windows 11 and up-to-date software
- Russian language fluency is required
Nice to Have
- Experience working in outsource teams or in a game development studio
- Art education or strong artistic background
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time remote work
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- New Year bonus if you work in the studio for more than half a year
- Opportunity to work on world-class projects in a team of top industry specialists