Lead 3D Character Artist

You are our person if you have:

• 3 or more years of experience in managing a department of 3D artists
• professional knowledge of 3D modeling packages (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush)
• great texturing skills (Substance Designer/Painter, Photoshop)
• work experience in creating models for mobile platforms and PC
• understanding of principles of 3D content optimization for game engines
• knowledge and understanding of principles of composition, lighting, and color
• excellent knowledge of anatomy
• experience in working with moderate stylization
• ability to feel proportions, read the concept
• understanding of the process of baking textures from high poly models
• competency in working with UV maps
• understanding of the PBR pipeline
• relevant portfolio with examples of successful released projects

Will come in handy:

• art education
• experience with Unity, basic understanding of how shaders work
• understanding of skinning principles
• hand-paint texturing skills
• experience working with version control systems (Git/SVN)
• vast gaming experience, an eye for a good design

Some points on tasks:

• close cooperation with the art director, concept artists, 3D animators, and technical artists to create high-quality 3D models of characters, weapons, environment objects, and tech
• forming a pipeline for producing 3D graphics and monitoring the team at every stage
• creating Hi/Lo models of characters and objects based on concepts
• forming a pool of tasks for the 3D department, estimating time frames, and providing feedback
• developing, maintaining, and keeping check of the visual style of produced 3D models
• solving technical and artistic tasks in the 3D department
• creating the department's art documentation and keeping it up to date