Senior Character Artist

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lost Lake seeks a Senior Character Artist+ to create unique and unforgettable characters using next-gen 3D techniques. Responsibilities include modeling and texturing high and low-resolution 3D assets (organic and hard surface), collaborating across disciplines to shape gameplay and style, working efficiently within Unreal Engine and Maya constraints, and contributing to pipeline development. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio demonstrating artistic vision and process, is collaborative, inclusive, driven, adaptable, and mindful, and brings a passion for inspiring and being inspired by others. The role involves working in a remote-first environment with a team committed to blazing new trails in game development.
Must have:
  • Compelling portfolio
  • Next-gen 3D skills (Maya, Unreal Engine)
  • High/low-res modeling & texturing
  • Collaboration & communication
  • Problem-solving & adaptability
Good to have:
  • Blueprint system creation
  • VFX creation (Houdini)
  • Baking/writing/other creative skills
Perks:
  • Stock options
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 15 company holidays
  • Full benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance)
  • Remote work option

Job Details

Join us at Lost Lake where collaboration and a shared focus on delivering an unforgettable player experience are at the forefront. Together we will create stunning new worlds and push the limits of what’s possible. Are you ready to embark on your next adventure?

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A visionary Character Artist creating unique and unforgettable characters that breathe life into our worlds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Combine artistic vision with next-gen 3D authoring techniques working in a unique visual style.
  • Model and texture high and low resolution 3D character and creature assets (hard surface, organic).
  • Cooperate across disciplines to shape gameplay, storytelling, and overall style.
  • Work efficiently within technical constraints (Unreal Engine, Maya, multi-platform development).
  • Help develop internal and external environment art pipelines.


QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Experience

  • A compelling portfolio demonstrating your craft and process.
  • We are open to people of a wide range of experience levels. Your work and mindset are the most important aspects.

Mindset

  • You are collaborative. You have the passion to inspire others and the openness to be inspired by them.
  • You are inclusive. You embrace diverse perspectives and believe in equity for all.
  • You are driven. You can work with autonomy while advancing the team’s shared objectives.
  • You are adaptable. You enjoy solving problems and see challenges as opportunities to learn.
  • You are mindful. You show grace and respect when giving and receiving feedback. You magnify the good in others’ ideas.

ABOVE AND BEYOND

Let us know what else you bring to the table: Do you build blueprint systems for fun? Make your own VFX? Spend time in Houdini? Do you bake, write, volunteer, sing, or skateboard in your spare time? Tell us how you’ll make our project and studio better!

ABOUT LOST LAKE

Founded by veteran devs with a shared love of their craft, Lost Lake is an independent studio committed to making games that blaze new trails and spark adventure.

A remote-first studio with an office in Seattle, WA, Lost Lake offers employees flexible hours and the option of fully remote work. In addition to competitive pay, all full-time employees receive stock options, unlimited PTO, 15 company holidays per year, and a full set of benefits (Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance).

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