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Character Artist

Playstation

Character Artist (ExDev - Contract) Join the award-winning 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 provide feedback on external character art assets, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards and integrate seamlessly into our production pipeline....The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in character modeling, sculpting, and texturing and experience working with outsourced content and external teams....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 game's artistic direction, technical requirements, and production guidelines to assist external teams effectively - assist in troubleshooting integrating and refining outsourced character assets to align with in-house standards • Partner with internal stakeholders, including concept artists, technical artists, and animation teams, to ensure smooth asset delivery and implementation • Maintain up-to-date 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 Re

Character Artist

Playstation

Character Artist (Contract) PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work....Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Character Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!...As a member of the Character Art Team, you will help us support the various needs of our cast – from 3D modeling and sculpting to texture painting to material setup / UV layout as well as setup and content integration....The ideal candidate has a portfolio showcasing compelling character designs that demonstrate strong fundamentals in anatomy, sculpting and texturing....Responsibilities • Contribute to a variety of character art tasks listed above to help us reach our visual standards for the product • Maintain a good knowledge of the game's design to facilitate communication and enable early identification of issues • May serve as an artistic resource for overall product or studio needs - this includes conducting general research, testing new systems or tools, techniques, integrating content, and task overflow • Facilitate requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the character art creation process as requested • Capable of resolving a moderate range of artistic development issues for both artists as well as other team members • Possess strong time management and prioritization skills - this entails collaborating with the Production group to coordinate task lists to ensure assignments are progressing as expected according to schedules, milestones and overall project goals • Clearly communicate updates and properly

Senior Character Artist - Heads

Activision

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for an Senior Character Artist - Heads  to join the development of a new IP....As Senior Character Artist at Elsewhere Entertainment, you will be at the forefront of defining and shaping our game's iconic characters....You will play a pivotal role in bringing our game world to life through your exceptional character design and look development skills....You'll help us by… • Acts as a trusted creative leader for complex, system-wide facial and or creature blendshape development, bringing original concepts to life through exceptional technical execution • Fosters positive cross-disciplinary collaboration between animation, tech art rigging, and development teams to ensure character facial systems meet artistic and technical requirements • Routinely takes on the most creatively complex facial artwork, demonstrating ability to work independently while managing asset creation effectively • Creates formal networks involving coordination between photogrammetry, rigging, and animation departments to establish efficient facial animation pipelines • Recommends viable solutions using original ideas and outside-the-box concepts for facial performance challenges for in game implementation. • Possesses extensive industry experience with advanced blendshape creation across multiple projects/tasks of varying complexity • Demonstrates excepti

Lead Character Artist

Amazon Games Studios

/// As a Lead Character Artist, you will guide the character team in creating compelling 3D characters that align with our game's vision....You'll leverage your technical expertise and artistic direction to establish and maintain the visual standards for character design, while ensuring consistency with the game's overall artistic direction....Your role combines creative leadership with practical implementation to deliver high-quality character assets....Key job responsibilities Responsibilities - Create high-quality 3D characters that meet game vision and technical requirements - Establish and maintain quality standards for character development - Guide the team in maintaining consistent visual quality across all character assets - Oversee and optimize production workflows - Manage team meetings and oversee tasks assignment, prioritization, and progress tracking - Research and integrate the best industry tools and techniques - Review and validate character assets for animation compatibility and art direction alignment - Mentor team members and provide constructive feedback - Serve as primary point of contact for character outsourcing activities About the team À propos de l'équipe Nous développons et publions activement un portfolio de jeux, avec l'ambition de créer des destinations captivantes pour la découverte de nouveaux jeux et contenus....Nous vous incitons donc à postuler, même si vous ne présentez peut-être pas toutes les qualifications listées. /// Preferred qualifications - Proficiency with Maya, ZBrush or other modelling software - Knowledge of Substance Painter, Substance Designer or similar packages - Experience of working with Unreal 5 or similar game engine - Strong understanding of form, shape, texture, silhouette, anatomy as it relates to character modelling - Mastery of the 3D character production pipeline - Capacity to learn new tools and techniques - Ability to mentor and share knowledge We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences.

Senior Character Artist

Activision

Position available in Malmö, Sweden or Warsaw, Poland (On-Site Hybrid) Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Character Artist specializing in creatures to join the development of a new IP....You'll help us by… • Act as a key creative collaborator within the art, design, and development teams to align character design with gameplay and narrative objectives. • Collaborate closely with animation and rigging teams to ensure character designs are planned and executed properly. • Conduct research to ensure accuracy in character design, contributing to the authenticity of in-game characters. • Assess scope of character team requests with your immediate supervisor to establish an achievable production schedule. • Lead small teams of cross disciplinary developers with a focus on facial animation to achieve needs of the project. • Work with the Photogrammetry Team to ensure quality scanned data is being used as a starting point. • Create high-quality models, textures, shading, and materials that elevate creature realism and aesthetics, paying meticulous attention to details. • Utilize industry-standard software to author models and textures that e...You're awesome because you have… • Outstanding portfolio showcasing your proficiency in creature art for video games, highlighting your ability to create diverse and compelling creatures. • At least 8 years of experience in creating Character Art in AAA game development with at least one full development cycle completed and credited in your name. • Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints. • Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling with a focus on character portraits. • Expertise with hair and fur development and workflows. • Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer). • Solid understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) principles, with In-depth knowledge of shader creation, material pipelines, and advanced texturing techniqu

Lead Character Artist

Playstation

Housemarque is looking for a talented Lead Character Artist to join our team!...THE JOB As the Lead Character Artist, you will work closely with the Technical Art Director and help supervise the character art department, making sure our character quality stays consistent with the high visual standards set by the Art Director....• Support character team members in their daily tasks when needed...• Shipped at least one PC/Console title as a Lead Character Artist...• Good understanding of real-time character pipelines and optimization techniques

Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar, and create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 5+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship • Excellent traditional artistic skills

Senior Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Senior Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Senior Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 7+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demons

Lead Character Artist

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Lead Character Artist to join our Fortnite Battle Royale team....In this position, you will lead and manage a team of Character Artists working on major initiatives within Fortnite....In this role, you will • Create characters and enemies based on direction from the project Art Director and input from the game design team • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of the Epic quality bar • Help Epic push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters • Create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Partner with other departments such as Character Design or Concept Art team, to ensure the models work within the project workflow What we're looking for • Ability to help mentor and coach a growing team of artists • Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward-looking 3D character assets • Experienced in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc....Experience with the Unreal Engine is a plus • A strong portfolio that showcases an eye for modern fashion-forward aesthetics that speak to our audience of teens and young adults • A mind for technical function and aesthetic pursuit with an ability to balance creativity with function • Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experience • Experience creating mechanical designs • Strong traditional drawing skills and knowledge of the human anatomy • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agre

Senior Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Senior Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Senior Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 7+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demons

Character Art Director

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Character Art Director to join our growing team on Fortnite....Imagine and communicate your vision to the team to develop new content that players will love • Lead Art initiatives, working closely with other non-Art Teams including Design, Programming, Product, and Marketing • Strategize with Senior Leadership to help define the Art Team's direction and priorities • Create and iterate unique and stunning character designs within a determined production schedule • Direct and mentor a worldwide team of artists; delivering effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc. • Collaborate with the Product and IP teams on themes and cosmetic sets • Deliver effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc....What we're looking for • Experience as an art director with a character design background and understanding of the 2D and 3D process in a game studio • A deep understanding of the game development process and art disciplines • Experience with working with Product Management on new initiatives • Solid technical background in art and game development • Practical experience using Unreal • Strong leadership skills in order to lead a large number of people toward a singular vision • Strong collaborative nature to partner with senior art directors and discipline leads • Strong understanding of art fundamentals, multiple art styles, anatomy, appeal, color theory, and how color affects mood & focal points - with a focus on modern fashion-forward aesthetics • Experience designing characters of a wide variety with broad appeal and the ability to adapt to and innovate new styles and techniques • Experience directing and supporting artists across multiple disciplines Note to Recrui

Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar, and create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 5+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship • Excellent traditional artistic skills

Lead Character Artist

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Lead Character Artist to join our Fortnite Battle Royale team....In this position, you will lead and manage a team of Character Artists working on major initiatives within Fortnite....In this role, you will • Create characters and enemies based on direction from the project Art Director and input from the game design team • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of the Epic quality bar • Help Epic push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters • Create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Partner with other departments such as Character Design or Concept Art team, to ensure the models work within the project workflow What we're looking for • Ability to help mentor and coach a growing team of artists • Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward-looking 3D character assets • Experienced in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc....Experience with the Unreal Engine is a plus • A strong portfolio that showcases an eye for modern fashion-forward aesthetics that speak to our audience of teens and young adults • A mind for technical function and aesthetic pursuit with an ability to balance creativity with function • Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experience • Experience creating mechanical designs • Strong traditional drawing skills and knowledge of the human anatomy • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agre

Lead Character Artist

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Lead Character Artist to join our Fortnite Battle Royale team....In this position, you will lead and manage a team of Character Artists working on major initiatives within Fortnite....In this role, you will • Create characters and enemies based on direction from the project Art Director and input from the game design team • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of the Epic quality bar • Help Epic push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters • Create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Partner with other departments such as Character Design or Concept Art team, to ensure the models work within the project workflow What we're looking for • Ability to help mentor and coach a growing team of artists • Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward-looking 3D character assets • Experienced in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc....Experience with the Unreal Engine is a plus • A strong portfolio that showcases an eye for modern fashion-forward aesthetics that speak to our audience of teens and young adults • A mind for technical function and aesthetic pursuit with an ability to balance creativity with function • Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experience • Experience creating mechanical designs • Strong traditional drawing skills and knowledge of the human anatomy • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agre

Senior Character Artist

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for experienced Character Artists to join our team working on Fortnite....s based on direction from the project Art Director and input from the game design team • Based on visual style from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of the Epic quality bar • Help Epic push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters • Create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Create alternate skin designs for approved hero characters • Partner with other departments such as Character Design or Modeling team, to ensure the concept designs work within the project workflow What we're looking for • Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward looking characters • A mind for technical function and aesthetic pursuit with an ability to balance creativity with function • Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experie

Character Concept Outsource Lead

Epic Games

Character Concept Outsource Lead (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Character Concept Outsource Lead to help us continue shaping the future of Fortnite....t of hands-on art production to deliver concepts for the project, ensuring they are familiar and capable working alongside other Epic artists What we're looking for • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Lead Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • Experience working with and managing outsource partnerships • A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship • Effective communicator, collaborator, and problem solver able to coordinate between internal and external teams and deliver clear and concise feedback • Excellent organizational skills and ability to accurately estimate tasks and maintain schedules • Understanding of other game art disciplines, their workflows, and limitations (animation, character, environment, VFX) • A PLUS - Fluency in a language other than English, including Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Character Concept Outsource Lead

Epic Games

Character Concept Outsource Lead (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Character Concept Outsource Lead to help us continue shaping the future of Fortnite....o deliver concepts for the project, ensuring they are familiar and capable working alongside other Epic artists What we're looking for • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Lead Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • Experience working with and managing outsource partnerships • A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship • Effective communicator, collaborator, and problem solver able to coordinate between internal and external teams and deliver clear and concise feedback • Excellent organizational skills and ability to accurately estimate tasks and maintain schedules • Understanding of other game art disciplines, their workflows, and limitations (animation, character, environment, VFX) • A PLUS - Fluency in a language other than English, including Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian EPIC GAMES + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps).

Senior Artist, Character

Warner Bros. Discovery

Title: Senior Artist, Character Job Type: Artist, Game Development/Publishing Location: United States, Utah Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Senior Character Artist....The Daily • Craft high-quality 3D character models in alignment with the project's artistic vision and technical constraints. • Develop character concepts in collaboration with the Art Director, ensuring they fit the game's aesthetic and narrative ambitions. • Sculpt detailed high-poly models and optimize low-poly versions for real-time game engine integration. • Liaise with riggers and animators to guarantee that character models are rigged for optimal deformation and functionality. • Produce textures and shaders for characters, achieving the desired look, whether photo-realistic or stylized. • Participate in developing character art pipelines and adhere to modeling guidelines. • Support and assist team members, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration. • Stay updated on the latest industry trends and tools that could influence character modeling processes. • Work with the production team to meet project milestones and deadlines....The Essentials • A minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D character modeling, preferably within the video game industry or a combination of education and experience. • A compelling portfolio that exhibits a range of character work and a mastery of modeling techniques. • Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. • Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine 4/5. • Strong grasp of character anatomy, proportions, and dynamic posing. • Exceptional communication skills and a talent for problem-solving. • Ability to manage time effectively and meet production schedules.

Character Artist 2 - EA Sports

Electronic Arts

Your Responsibilities The character artist is an important role in top-tier video game creation....We create amazing character models based on scan data, photo references or traditional 3d means....* Experience with your ability to author photo-realistic textures (Substance Painter / Designer experience is a plus)...* Knowledgeable in the creation of cloth and clothing and how you should match the character style...Portfolio Requirements: * Photo-real character modeling and texturing - hair, clothing, anatomy, and likeness. showing UV layout and all maps

Character Art Director

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a Character Art Director to join our growing team on Fortnite....Imagine and communicate your vision to the team to develop new content that players will love • Lead Art initiatives, working closely with other non-Art Teams including Design, Engineering, Product, and Marketing • Strategize with Senior Leadership to help define the Art Team's direction and priorities • Create and iterate unique and stunning character designs within a determined production schedule • Direct and mentor a worldwide team of artists; delivering effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc. • Collaborate with the Product and IP teams on themes and cosmetic sets • Deliver effective feedback across all art disciplines - modeling, animation, etc....What we're looking for • Experience as an art director with a character design background and understanding of the 2D and 3D process in a game studio • A deep understanding of the game development process and art disciplines • Experience with working with Product Management on new initiatives • Solid technical background in art and game development • Practical experience using Unreal • Strong leadership skills in order to lead a large number of people toward a singular vision • Strong collaborative nature to partner with senior art directors and discipline leads • Strong understanding of art fundamentals, multiple art styles, anatomy, appeal, color theory, and how color affects mood & focal points - with a focus on modern fashion-forward aesthetics • Experience designing characters of a wide variety with broad appeal and the ability to adapt to and innovate new styles and techniques • Experience directing and supporting artists across multiple disciplines Note to Recrui

Senior Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Senior Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Senior Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 7+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demons

Senior Character Artist

Playstation

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail....The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling!...By working alongside other departments and disciplines to inform, inspire, collaborate and develop artistic solutions to technical obstacles, you'll help ensure our character pipeline is at the forefront of AAA development....What you will do: • Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows that will help streamline and enhance our tools, shaders, and processes • Use provided concept art and references to create highly detailed character and creature models • Create high poly models, UVs, in game topology and textures to ensure high quality in game characters that work within our technical constraints, while also looking for areas to develop and push past our current boundaries • Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game • Maintain a clear and consistent workflow under an established schedule • Work closely to FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements • Provide direction to character artists for aesthetic and technical considerations • Work closely with the Tool and Engine Team to develop new or improve upon old techniques to improve

Senior Character Concept Artist

Epic Games

Senior Character Concept Artist (IP) ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic is looking for a talented Senior Character Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite....Your craft expertise in character design will provide the inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what Fortnite means to our players....In this role, you will • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule • Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product What we're looking for • 7+ years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Artist role • Experience working with intellectual properties • A portfolio that demons

Narrative Designer

Epic Games

From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic....What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a character-focused Narrative Systems Designer to join our dynamic team....In this role, you will • Design and implement NPC interactions with the player, focusing on each character's personality, background and narrative • Think about character interactions and story systemically, bringing both technical skills and a creative writing touch to your day-to-day work • Work closely with leads to develop and validate satisfying relationship systems with characters • Work with Production and your leads to identify and prioritize work essential for creating these systems • Create deeply engaging conversations and questlines • Work with emerging technologies to help us shape the future of believable characters in games What we're looking for • Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Game Designer • A deep understanding of narrative design: you think about story & narrative systemically as well as creatively • Implementation experience with development tools, game engines (preferably UE 4/5), and pipelines.

Character Outsource Lead

Epic Games

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire....What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Outsourcing Lead to support and supervise creative content provided by outsource partners focused on 3D character art....Though the role will be mainly supervisory, the individual should be an experienced character artist, having worked in game studio pipelines before, and have a solid hands-on art background....The ideal candidate would be a talented 3D character artist who is able to communicate with outsource partners, including documenting existing pipelines, collecting or creating quality bar and technical example assets, collecting photo references, creating asset blockouts, creating simple blockout paint overs, and finally packaging all files to send off to the external artists....ith internal Epic art staff ensuring outsourced assets are ingested into the pipeline and engine correctly • When required, some amount of hands-on art production delivering assets for the project, ensuring they are familiar and capable of working inside of the Epic pipeline • Bug support, triage, and resolution for any art assets that have been created by the outsourcing team What we're looking for • Experience in shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms • Experienced shipping 3D Character production assets for games • Experienced in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including Maya, 3ds Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, etc • Must be highly organized, self-driven, customer-focused, and a great team player • Must be a clear and concise communicator, able to deliver complex creative feedback across external vendor locations • Experienced working within a team and a fast-paced production environment • You're user-focused, passionate, solutions-focus