Game Character Artist - Mid (AA/AAA)

Our partner is part of a large group company and have a game development team in Pune. They have been developing AA/AAA level games from scratch for international clients. They have offices around the world.



Responsibilities:

• Create realistic/stylized 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications
• Sculpt/model UV & texture and integrate both high & low polygon meshes in a PBR pipeline
• Ability to Hand paint small textures that are non- PBR based
• Verify the quality of objects in the game, and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction
• Work with Technical Artists to maintain and improve Character Art pipeline
• Establish character-related production workflow documents for both internal and external groups need
• Support Lead Character Artist on establishing best practices on character visual quality bench mark and workflow efficiency
• Mentor and train other junior 3D artists

Qualifications:

• 3D Character work experience in film or games. Experience in commercial game engines such as Unreal or Unity is a plus.
• Support the Art Director by executing on the creative vision
• Several years of game's industry experience with 3D packages, preferably Maya, ZBrush, Substance suite
• Experience working on published AAA games is an advantage
• Knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, displacement etc.)
• Solid portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity
• Solid high & low resolution modeling and texturing skills
• Familiarity with game development cycle
• Experience in modeling of human anatomy

Job Location: Pune