Senior Character Artist - The Cycle: Frontier (f/m/d) Onsite or Remote
Hybrid
Information
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Character Artist at YAGER, you will be collaborating closely with the dedicated Concept Artist under the supervision of the Art Director and the Lead Artist. You will be responsible for taking the concept art through the stages of development, from sculpting the high resolution to game-ready models, textures and materials for The Cycle: Frontier.
Role and key responsibilities
YOUR MISSION
Sculpt and model characters according to the style and art direction of the project
Create low polygon models and UV according to the project’s requirements
Take responsibility and oversee that characters are correctly integrated into the game-engine and displayed as expected in terms of quality and functionality
Be ready to iterate fast according to the Lead’s or Director’s feedback
Understand project limitations, milestones and risks
Maintain quality consistency while meeting deadlines
Search for constant improvement on a technical and artistic level
Good communication and collaboration across multiple disciplines from Concept Art, Rigging and Animation
Document character production methodologies
Skills and main qualifications
YOUR SKILL TREE
5+ years experience in a game development environment
Strong knowledge of one of the industries standard 3d packages (Maya, Max, Modo)
Ability to create great High-polygon sculpts in ZBrush
Create efficient Low-polygon models for deformable characters, good eye for topology
Strong texturing skills in Substance Painter/Photoshop including efficient UV layouts
Understanding of human and animal/creature anatomy
Ability for Rigging and Skinning in Maya is a plus
Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Passionate about videogames
Portfolio should show:
Highpoly and lowpoly models
Texture maps for PBR workflows
Examples of stylized charecter art
Online application link
Experience level
Mid-Senior level
Job type
Full-time
Department
Artist
Location
Berlin, Germany (or remote)