Character Artist

We are seeking a Character Artist who will have a proven track record of resolving the most complex and broad-reaching challenges relating to character design, technical implementation, and creating leading-edge visuals. In addition to current “best practices” and competitive awareness, this artist is expected to understand emerging trends and technologies in video game content creation and to make strategic recommendations as to how they may benefit and/or impact the organization.

• Responsible for developing and ultimately personally creating quality benchmark assets that are in style and within specifications for the game
• Interpret concept designs while taking into account technical and design constraints such as draw calls, poly counts, texture memory limits, and gameplay boundaries
• Beyond aesthetic skills and knowledge, be aware of current and cutting edge technology for 3d art production trends and processes, tools, and techniques: 3D modeling, textures, materials/shaders, lighting, etc.
• Work with other art disciplines and other departments to help develop systems and tools to establish technical and aesthetic guidelines for game art assets

• Artist specializing in character / organic modeling using Maya, Zbrush, or Mudbox
• Demonstrated mastery of the human figure
• Mastery in creating character surfaces and materials using Substance Painter and Photoshop
• Exceptional understanding of next-generation asset creation pipelines and tools
• Demonstrated proficiency in traditional hard-surface poly modeling techniques
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
• Self-motivation, superior communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
• Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
• Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
• Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm.  We help our clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs.  Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast-growth companies in the region.  Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast-growing company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please join one of our groups on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2901