Xaviant (Atlanta, GA.) - Lead Character Artist
The Lead Character Artist is responsible for creating character assets for the game, serves as a mentor to other Character Artists and reports directly to the Art Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary responsibilities for the Lead Character Artist include:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The Lead Character Artist should possess strong skills in art asset creation and should have experience leading a team of artists. Should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in game development using 3DS Max or equivalent 3D program, and should have expert knowledge of Zbrush. Candidates must have shipped a AAA PC or console title as a Lead Character Artist. The Lead Character Artist is expected to be self driven, and should be able to advance the artistic vision for the company’s gaming products.
All resumes must be accompanied by a portfolio submission which includes samples of work (finished artwork, animation reel, concept sketches, etc.) in a digital format such as a website, online album or blog. Please provide detailed info about each sample submitted, including software used, length of time to complete, and, if the piece was a collaborative effort, which elements you created. Candidates may be required to submit an art test.
Please email your submission to recruiting@xaviant.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary responsibilities for the Lead Character Artist include:
- Creating high quality, cleanly sculpted 3D assets capable of elegantly deforming and holding the art direction and style of the game.
- Mentoring and training other Character Artists in asset production, team interaction, and overall work performance.
- Ensuring that the high-quality bar established by the Art Director is maintained by themselves and their team.
- Creating documentation for best practices, pipelines and workflows.
- Working with the Art Director and Producer to develop task time estimates and task definitions for asset production.
- Collaborating and coordinating with other team Leads and Directors to develop creative methods and solid solutions for asset pipelines.
- Working with concept artists to develop character shapes and styles that support the story and game themes.
- Reviewing character assets in the game environments for consistency to maintain the Art Director’s visual style.
- Working with all team members to support an agile development approach which is conducive to the overall processes of the company.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The Lead Character Artist should possess strong skills in art asset creation and should have experience leading a team of artists. Should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in game development using 3DS Max or equivalent 3D program, and should have expert knowledge of Zbrush. Candidates must have shipped a AAA PC or console title as a Lead Character Artist. The Lead Character Artist is expected to be self driven, and should be able to advance the artistic vision for the company’s gaming products.
All resumes must be accompanied by a portfolio submission which includes samples of work (finished artwork, animation reel, concept sketches, etc.) in a digital format such as a website, online album or blog. Please provide detailed info about each sample submitted, including software used, length of time to complete, and, if the piece was a collaborative effort, which elements you created. Candidates may be required to submit an art test.
Please email your submission to recruiting@xaviant.com