• Create characters and creatures in varying art styles, both low and high poly, including making heads, faces, clothing and hair.
• Accurately follow a pre-defined art style or concept to produce high-quality, believable characters.
• Produce character models that are anatomically correct and are full of life and personality.
• Create clean and efficient topology ready for skinning for animation and author well-laid-out textures.
• Work alongside art leads to setting the standard and ensuring consistency between the initial vision and final assets.
• Ensure work hits all memory and frame rate guides and adheres to project guidelines in terms of naming conventions etc.
• Adhere to schedules and promptly feedback any concerns regarding all aspects of the project.
• Attend regular reviews of artwork and both give and receive feedback.
• Keep up to date with industry advancements and technologies and share knowledge with the art team.

Skills: Character and Creature Modeling, Artistic Adaptability, Anatomical Accuracy, Topology and Texturing, Collaboration and Consistency, Technical Proficiency, Time Management and Communication, Continuous Learning

• Prototype new ideas and technologies, and make sure the character pipeline is at the cutting edge of technology
• Work closely with Concept Art, Animation and Direction to help ensure the quality of character production throughout the art pipeline
• Create documentation and technical guides
• Participated in more than one AAA production as a key contributor to character art
• Create high-quality, optimal character models, clothing and hair based on concepts that suit the existing game style
• Model characters that meet predetermined budget, quality and technical constraints
• Take the model from concept through to in-game asset
• Follow feedback given by the Lead/Art Director and implement changes quickly
• Plan own work to make sure tasks are completed on time and to quality but also work to predefined schedules.
• Communicate with the team effectively.

Skills: Prototyping New Ideas and Technologies, Collaboration, Documentation and Technical Guides, AAA Production Experience, Character Modeling Expertise, Budget and Quality Standards, End-to-End Asset Development, Time Management

• Liaising with other team leaders to the style, scope and polish of work
• Researching reference materials for aesthetics and genre of 3D realistic characters
• Working with developer teams for seamless integration with footage
• Conducting an exhaustive revision process fleshing out concept art to final approved artwork
• Creating 3D versions of all artwork, including rigging, working out points of movement of the axis, adding skin and texture
• Working on production schedules
• Assisting in problem-solving, suggesting best practices and seeking out new technologies and resources that will aid effective workflows
• Creating prototypes from which final characters will be based
• Deliver effective models that move and perform believably

Skills: Leadership, Research and Aesthetic Expertise, Integration and Collaboration, Artistic Revision and Iteration, 3D Modeling and Animation, Project Management, Problem-Solving and Innovation, Prototyping and Model Development

• Authoring and integrating animal and character assets into a real-time engine for use in simulation
• Creating models, UV sets, textures, and Unreal assets where necessary.
• Gathering references and researching resources for animal and human assets
• Ensuring the library is meeting the needs of customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with direct team members to improve the fidelity of character and animal assets
• Collaborate with simulation engineers to ensure content is best supported and used during rendering.
• Communicating progress on asset production and sharing needs for efficient work with team members and supervisors.
• Collaborate with the Design and Concept teams for early exploration and prototyping of a diverse range of player avatar designs
• Using Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter create high-fidelity avatar models, with an emphasis on unique player expression in VR

Skills: 3D Modeling and Texturing, Asset Integration, Research and Reference Gathering, Collaboration Skills, Communication, VR Expertise, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking and Prototyping

• Be able to skillfully use ZBrush, Maya, 3DMax and other mainstream software to create high-quality 3D characters.
• Work closely with supervisors to debug and improve the quality of game products.
• Through the combination of materials, lighting and other means, the overall display effect and artistic atmosphere of the product are improved.
• Help develop and improve quality reference standards for 3D products.
• Optimize and assist creative work practices and processes to ensure that team members absorb and use the process.
• Make sure the object looks what you want and render it.
• Mentor and develop other members of the team.
• Work closely with the tech art team to ensure character designs rig and deform well in the game and meet technical performance guidelines
• Further support 3D asset creation in the Echo VR world with items, equipment, and set pieces for new gameplay experiences

Skills: 3D Modeling Software, Collaboration and Communication, Artistic Sensibility, Quality Standards Development, Process Optimization, Rendering and Visual Inspection, Mentorship and Team Development, Technical Collaboration

• Modeling and texturing breathtaking characters and high-quality garments.
• Working closely with Concept, Animation and Technical departments.
• Receiving feedback and modifying his/her work based on the direction.
• Managing some assets and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to actualize the concept art 
• Helps to define the overall look and art style for games in development and help set a visual bar for the game teams
• Partner with Lead Animator and Riggers to determine rules and best practices 
• Guarantee high-quality mesh deformation with character customization in mind.
• Provide inspirational images for public promotion of products in development

Skills: 3D Modeling and Texturing, Cross-Department Collaboration, Feedback Incorporation, Asset Management and Task Prioritization, Production Pipeline Maintenance, Art Direction Collaboration, Setting Visual Standards, Collaboration

• Portfolio demonstrating strong artistic abilities
• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering, functionality, and design
• Deep understanding of character skinning/animation limits related to hard surfaces
• Strong understanding of human form, anatomy, and muscle structure
• Strong understanding of weight, proportion, and exaggeration
• Game experience in 3D modeling in Maya or similar software
• Experience working with Zbrush
• Experience with Substance Painter/Designer and PBR workflows
• Strong UV unwrapping and mapping skills for hard surface
• Strong technical skills and understanding of modern game art pipelines and methodologies

Qualifications: BA in Animation with 2 years of Experience

• A passion for Character Art.
• A minimum of 1 release Game title for Xbox/PlayStation or PC.
• Proven ability to produce photorealistic characters for real-time/in-game use.
• Proven ability to produce artwork based on art direction documentation.
• Advanced understanding of human anatomy (and comparative animal anatomy if applicable) and its reaction to movement.
• Advanced understanding of proportion, silhouette and topology.
• Advanced knowledge of clothing construction and wrinkle behavior.
• Advanced knowledge in creating UV maps and textures.
• Advanced understanding of how and why topology is created to achieve the desired rendering and deformation results.
• Expert knowledge using 3d Studio Max, Photoshop and Zbrush.

Qualifications: BA in Graphic Design with 5 years of Experience

• Solid understanding of Maya, Z-brush or equivalent, Substance Painter and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of generating multiple maps from high-poly models.
• Knowledge of WrapX and Reality Capture
• Understanding of node-based shader networks, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, and Substance Designer
• Understanding of source control with Perforce or the equivalent.
• Excellent sculpting and animation skills
• The willingness to improve workflows for the project's benefit
• Working experience in the game industry
• Genuine team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for video games and knowledge of different game genres across all platforms.

Qualifications: BA in Fine Arts with 3 years of Experience

• A proven professional character artist or equivalent experience
• Working experience with art management
• Experience managing both internal and outsourced art teams and pipelines.
• Experience creating a range of 3D art styles.
• Proficient with standard industry tools like Maya, Z-Brush or Mudbox, and Photoshop
• A high capacity to learn new tools.
• Have effective analytical as well as planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current processes and techniques, including, 3D modeling, shaders, lighting, and composition.
• Have a passion for the industry and an understanding of market trends and styles.

Qualifications: BA in Game Design with 6 years of Experience

• Formal art education such as a BFA from an accredited University, art or design school, or equivalent level of experience 
• Proven professional gaming or cinematic working experience.
• A comprehensive modeling and texturing portfolio showing a varied range of character art to a very high standard.
• Ability to produce work in any required style from high realism to stylized.
• A detail-obsessed eye for creating and manipulating texture maps 
• Excellent understanding of the value of UV space.
• Working experience with rigging and weighting
• An above-average understanding of working within a game engine and pipeline.
• Must be highly motivated, organized, and personable
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications: BA in Digital Media with 1 year of Experience

• Experience in feature animation, VFX, and/or animated television
• A strong and production-proven knowledge of Character Finalling in either Maya, Houdini, or other relevant software
• Expert knowledge of human/animal anatomy and form
• Proven ability to create and deliver high-level shot-based deformation correction promptly
• Solid knowledge of pipelines, processes, tools and techniques
• A good understanding of industry standards, conventions, formats and common practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work across multiple areas
• Excellence in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
• Ability to take direction and feedback and apply this to assets or shots
• Great attitude towards feedback, and a desire to constantly improve

Qualifications: BA in Illustration with 4 years of Experience