Creates 3D digital sculpts and models for characters and objects by translating 2D concept art into 3D and using design specifications as a guide

Demonstrates a good sense of form, volume, structure, and silhouette

Demonstrates familiarity with current modeling and texturing workflows. For example: you are very comfortable with creating high-res source models, clean and efficient low-poly topology that facilitates accurate normal casting and good deformation for animation.

Creates UV layouts that demonstrate an understanding of proper texel density, texture memory constraints, and current shader and lighting technologies

Produces hand-painted textures and is familiar with the role and usage of the various textures types and how they pertain to current shader & lighting technology

Works directly with Designers, Artists, Animators, and Production to help visualize and develop game designs

Generally responsible for significant portion of larger system

Identifies and proposes solutions to problems as they become apparent

Mentors less experienced members of the team

Prior experience designing and modeling video game characters

Prior concept art experience preferred

Experience creating art assets in Maya preferred

Minimum three years' experience in character art production for interactive entertainment, including minimum of one product cycle as a character artist in the industry 

Undergraduate degree in art related subject or completion of an intensive art training program or equivalent preferred. Specific experience can be substituted for formal education

Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication

Fast-paced environment with fluctuating production requirements; may be necessary to change specific duties, projects, schedule or direction on short notice; overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required; minimal travel may be required