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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a talented and creative Character Artist to join our team. As a Character Artist, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and creating visually compelling characters for a variety of projects, including video games, animated films, and other digital media. You will collaborate closely with art directors, animators, and other team members to ensure that character designs are both visually appealing and technically feasible for production. Your work will involve creating high-quality 2D concept art as well as 3D models, textures, and materials. You should have a strong understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, and character design principles. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling through character design, has a keen eye for detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and to continually improve your skills and techniques. Experience with industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Photoshop, and Substance Painter is highly desirable. A strong portfolio showcasing your character art skills is required. If you are enthusiastic about bringing characters to life and contributing to exciting creative projects, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Create high-quality 2D and 3D character art for various projects
- Collaborate with art directors and other team members to develop character concepts
- Model, texture, and rig characters for animation and production
- Ensure characters meet technical and artistic requirements
- Iterate on character designs based on feedback
- Maintain consistency with the overall art style of the project
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices
- Prepare and optimize character assets for game engines or animation pipelines
- Work within project timelines and deliver assets on schedule
- Contribute to brainstorming and creative sessions
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a Character Artist or similar role
- Strong portfolio showcasing character art skills
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D art tools (e.g., Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Photoshop, Substance Painter)
- Solid understanding of anatomy, form, and character design principles
- Ability to create both stylized and realistic characters
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or related field preferred
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you provide a link to your character art portfolio?
- What is your experience with 3D modeling and texturing?
- Which software tools are you most proficient in?
- Describe your process for creating a new character from concept to final asset.
- How do you handle feedback and revisions?
- Have you worked on characters for games, films, or both?
- What is your approach to ensuring characters fit within a project's art style?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment?
- Do you have experience with rigging and preparing characters for animation?
- What inspires your character designs?
