Senior Advanced Character Artist

Description

Our studio is looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Advanced Character Artist who is passionate about bringing exceptional entertainment to players around the globe. At Hidden Grove, we appreciate the value of partnering with other disciplines to create something special, and you will work closely with a multidisciplinary group to create and implement character art for a highly stylized new IP in pre-production.  

As a qualified candidate for this role, you first and foremost consider yourself a game developer.  You are a skilled and approachable communicator and an artist who stays current with the techniques of your craft, and you strive for excellence and growth.  You should also be committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. At ProbablyMonsters, we are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and trust while creating best-in-class action game experiences. 

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are an independent, motivated, and self-aware artist who is excited to breathe life into a diverse cast of world-class characters.  
• Your work demonstrates your ability to design and create high-quality, exciting characters with an expert understanding of anatomy and visual design principles.  
• You are effective at presenting your positions and ideas to positively influence the project.     
• Proactive about evangelizing for your team to improve tools and workflows. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create high-quality character models from rough block out to polished, in-game assets.  
• Meet with the Character Lead and Art Director to discuss the team’s work and support them in upholding the visual and experiential pillars of the game.  
• Collaborate to establish workflows and best practices for the character art discipline.  
• Participate in our teamwide playtests to evaluate how your assets are playing and to give and receive notes on the experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A portfolio that displays an expert understanding of visual design principles, anatomy, and character design. 
• An advanced proficiency in modern character art workflows & DCC programs (Substance, ZBrush, Maya, etc.).  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Shipped at least 1 game as a character artist.  
• At least 6+ years of character art experience.   

About ProbablyMonsters™

ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.

ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Benefits:

• We provide a rich benefits package:
  • Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.
  • Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.
  • Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.

 Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.

 Compensation:

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
• The full salary range for this position is $136,900 - $205,300per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay, internal equity, and what you're looking for.
• In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.