Character Artist

1 Day ago • 5 Years +

About the job

Insomniac is looking for our next Character Artist. In this role, you will be responsible for creating models, textures, and materials for characters and other key assets for studios titles. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, please read on.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Creates high-resolution models, low-resolution models, UV layouts, textures and materials for characters, weapons, and props.
  • Works closely with Lead Character Artist to maintain consistent style under the direction of the Art Director.
  • Optimizes models and textures to ensure quality and performance.
  • Integrates and checks character assets in context in the game to identify scale and design issues.
  • Uses advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy to ensure that models achieve a high level of functionality and design aesthetics.
  • Meets with other artists to discuss style and technique and maintain visual consistency.
  • Communicates with Rigging and Animation Departments to ensure models deform correctly and are functional.
  • Actively participates in technical and artistic problem solving by communicating with other members of the team and other departments
  • Solves problems with visual design; fills in the gaps between concept art and modeling.
  • Other duties may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Five plus years related experience and/or training/education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please use the link below and apply. Thank you!

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Base pay is one component of our total compensation package. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location, as well as additional compensation components, such as annual bonus, profit sharing, and other incentive plans.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

Profit Sharing (PSS Only)

$115,900 — $173,900 USD

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