Lead Character Artist

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, coach, and mentor a team of character artists to ensure quality output.
• Establish and maintain high artistic standards for character development in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Directors, Concept, Environment, Design, Gameplay, and Animation
• Partner with external development and outsourcing teams to coordinate production of character
• Contribute to character art pipelines, monitor output, and identify opportunities to improve
• Provide feedback, set priorities, and maintain a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in the video game industry with at least two shipped titles as a Character Artist
• Experience leading and mentoring teams of character artists.
• Expert proficiency with 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Unreal
• Strong mastery of PBR workflows, texture creation, baking, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Advanced traditional art skills: anatomy, proportion, composition, lighting, and color.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary in California of approximately $150,400–$180,000 USD per year, with variations by
• Potential bonuses and/or equity awards.
• 401(k) plan eligibility and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid holidays (14 per year) and discretionary vacation (15–25 days/year).
• Up to 10 paid sick days annually, plus paid parental and compassionate leave.