Lead Character Artist

📋 Description

• Lead a team of character artists to grow talent and output.
• Set artistic standards in Unreal Engine and establish workflows for consistent quality.
• Collaborate with Directors, Leads, Concept, Environment, Design, Gameplay, and Animation teams to
• Coordinate with Outsourcing Manager to assign and schedule character assets for external partners.
• Contribute to material pipelines, track team output, and provide input on custom tools and software.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years in the video game industry with 2+ shipped titles as a character artist (preferably on a
• Proven success mentoring a team of character artists.
• Expert proficiency in 3D tools: 3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer
• Mastery of the PBR texture pipeline: baking tools, Substance Painter, Photoshop.
• Strong traditional art background with deep understanding of anatomy, composition, lighting, and

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay in the California market; total compensation may include bonus/equity and 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid holidays; vacation