Senior Character Artist

Dedicated to innovative storytelling Worlds Untold is searching for a Senior Character Artist who is passionate about crafting memorable characters for our immersive gaming worlds.

The ideal candidate will have a blend of exceptional artistic abilities with a comprehensive understanding of technical requirements all fueled by a profound passion for video games. Your role will involve modeling and texturing a variety of characters demonstrating an understanding of iconic design principles within a believable realistic style. If you are an experienced Character Artist with a knack for creating visually stunning characters and creatures we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design model and texture highly detailed 3D characters following a defined style and within technical constraints.

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director and Design team to understand and deliver on their vision.

• Utilize physical-based rendering techniques that meet the high-quality standards of our games.

• Develop detailed texture maps and materials for use in the game engine.

• Implement and maintain assets into the game engine ensuring optimal performance.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the character art team as needed fostering a culture that is both creatively curious and continuous learning.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in animation and management incorporating these insights into workflows.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Animation Game Design or related field.

• 7+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist within the gaming industry.

• Expertise in industry-standard 3D software like ZBrush Maya Substance Painter or similar.

• Strong understanding of human anatomy proportion perspective and composition.

• Proficiency in Photoshop or equivalent 2D software for texture creation.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a specific style including a style set by another artist or Art Director.

• Strong understanding of game development including workflow tools limits and advancements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Fine Arts or a related field.

• Experience with Unreal Engine or other modern game engines.

• Solid understanding of rigging and animation principles.

• Strong traditional art skills (drawing painting sculpture).

• Proficiency in hard-surface modeling.

• Familiarity with game development pipelines and practices.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating your character art skills.

• Passionate gamer with knowledge of various gaming trends and styles.

Compensation Range: 93000 - 151000 CAD