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Character Artist | Amazon Game Studios

Character Artist

Amazon Game Studios is looking for an experienced 3D artist to join our development team as the Character Artist, to create amazing character work for our games. The perfect candidate will be a master of all aspects of 3D game character art creation, hardworking, a self-motivated team player, as well as a proven effective manager. You will need to be proficient in hard surface and organic modeling. You will need to be able to take direction from peers and be comfortable with artistic critique. Our games span from real-time next gen graphics to pre-rendered assets. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable doing both.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience modeling and texture mapping 3D assets for video games.
  • Must be proficient with 3ds Max and Photoshop or equivalent software.
  • Experience with Zbrush and the process of baking normal maps (transferring the high poly sculpted detail on low poly game objects)
  • Exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy.
  • Understanding of real-time shader development and technical game asset building pipelines.
  • Solid management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Concept skills – Ability to visualize and concept environments and props
  • Ability to draw, paint or sculpt traditionally

We offer excellent pay and generous stock plans, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, and more. Relocation is available for qualified candidates.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We are located in Lake Forest, CA. Learn more about Amazon Game Studio please go to http://games.amazon.com/

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