Senior Character Artist (Unannounced tactical game)

Responsibilities:

• Build the 3D visual quality benchmark in a PBR pipeline to ensure the whole progress and quality delivery
• Create the 3D models and textures that meet the needs of project, including assets, creatures and characters in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications
• In driving and maintaining the high visual quality of models, inspiring and aligning with the project vision
• Work closely with upstream and downstream teams (e.g. Concept, TA, Animation, GD, Rigger, VFX etc.) to establish effective rules and processes for character creation and provide efficient solutions.
• Work closely with the AD and Leader to improve art quality, explore art styles, and research new technologies & tools & workflows to increase productivity.
• Detect potential risks in production and work with partners to come up with mitigation plans
• Mentor and train other 3D artists for both internal and external
• Deliver feedback to internal and external teams to maintain art style understanding and quality optimization for the Project
• 在PBR管线中建立3D模型基准，并确保整体进度和交付质量
• 根据艺术方向、制作期限和技术规范，创建符合项目需求的三维模型和纹理，包括资产、生物和角色
• 推动并保持模型的高质量，激发并与项目愿景保持一致
• 与上下游团队（原画，TA、动画、绑定，GD，特效等）密切合作，为游戏角色的制作建立有效的规则和流程，并提供高效地解决方案。
• 与AD和Leader密切合作，改进美术质量，探索美术风格，研究新技术&新工具&新工作流程，以提高生产效率。
• 预估生产中的潜在风险，比与合作伙伴共同制定解决计划
• 指导和培训内部和外部其他3D美术师

向内外部提供反馈意见，以保持对项目艺术风格的理解和质量优化

Requirements & Skills:

• Navigates effectively through change/ambiguity with a positive & agile mindset.
• Works constructively and collaboratively with others even in complex situations.
• Show of self-driven & Persistence. Proactively identifies critical roadblocks & their impacts to recommend optimized solutions.
• Solid artistic skills (e.g., shape language, contouring, color theory, etc.), as well as excellent sculpting and material manipulation.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D visual quality benchmark in a PBR pipeline.
• Excellent creativity and imagination, be able to produce high quality 3D work based on the understanding and analysis of concept.
• Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, displacement etc.)
• Excellent understanding of human anatomy and creature structure, hard surface modeling, fabric sculpting
• Ability to both work independently and on a team
• Relevant software proficiencies: Zbrush, 3ds max&Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop
• Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity
• You have an inquisitive nature and a strong interest in the video games industry
• Be aware of updated cutting-edge industry art software and technology to bring it into practice based on project needs to improve production quality and efficiency
• 具备敏捷开发的意识，以积极的心态有效地应对变化以及不确定性。
• 即使面对复杂的情况，也能与他人保持建设性地合作关系。
• 主动预判关键障碍及其影响，并提出优化解决方案。
• 扎实的艺术技能（如形状语言、轮廓、色彩理论等），以及出色地雕刻和材质处理能力。
• 精通基于PBR 管道的 3D 视觉质量基准的建立。
• 优秀的创造力和想象力，能够基于对概念图的理解和分析，完成高质量的3D作品
• 精通实时建模技术（着色器、PBR、法线、置换等）
• 精通人体解剖学和生物结构、硬表面建模、布料雕刻
• 具有独立工作和团队合作的能力
• 熟练掌握相关软件： Zbrush、3ds max&Maya、Substance Painter、Photoshop
• 有能展示3D技能和高水平艺术创造力的作品集
• 具有好奇心，对电子游戏行业有浓厚的兴趣
• 了解最新的行业前沿美术软件和技术，并根据项目需要将其付诸实践，以提高制作质量和效率

Bonus Points:

• Team management experience
• Outsourcing management experience
• English communication ability
• Basic knowledge of MS office tool
• Proficiencies Marvelous designer，Substance Designer
• 5+ years proven experience in AAA game production as a 3D artist (Ok with the outsource experience)
• 外包管理经验
• 团队管理经验 
• 英语交流能力
• 具备 MS office 工具的基本知识
• 精通 Marvelous Designer、Substance Designer
• 拥有五年以上的3A游戏制作经验（有外包经验的也可以）