Outsource Benchmark Character Artist

• Oversee and help create high-quality benchmark assets that serve as the standard for external vendors. 
• Assist delivering models on budget, on time, and in the appropriate art style. 
• Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall development process.  
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to promote an environment of excellence. 
• Facilitate clear and efficient channels of communication between vendors and our in-house Character Artists.  
• Estimate asset requirements accurately, including geometry, texture, and time allocations for outsourced work. 
• Draft detailed briefs, specifications, and outsource packages to guide external vendors, with the support of the Outsource Producers and Art Directors. 
• Deliver comprehensive and consistent asset feedback to ensure alignment with project goals. 

• Previous industry experience with a track record of exceptional art creation.  
• Good coordination skills with exceptional verbal and written communication, and ability to share a vision by creating clear briefs for work and provide realistic estimates for each task.  
• Experience with translating 2D concepts or reference into 3D character models.  
• Making artistic decisions to troubleshoot the transformative process and refine the final 3D design.  
• Proven ability across all aspect of character modelling, including anatomical, cloth and hard-surface modelling.
• Proficient in 3D industry standard software like Zbrush, Maya/Max or Blender (Maya preferred).  
• Familiarity with the entire real-time character creation pipeline: high-poly sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, texture baking, texture creation, setting up and exporting to game. 
• Awareness of the importance of mesh topology, to ensure that character models deform well when animated. 
• Adaptable attitude to working across a breadth of art styles, from high-detail realism to cartoon stylisation. 

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