Jagex - 3D Character Artist
3D Character Artist
Jagex Ltd, the UK’s leading independent online games studio, is looking for an exceptional and passionate Character Artist to join our in-house art team.
Your duties will be extremely varied, bringing to life new characters, creatures of all shapes and sizes, armour sets, weapons and sometimes the just plain bizarre to the world of RuneScape
The ideal candidate will feel at home with hand painted styles and simple, descriptive (and efficient) modelling with a portfolio that reflects your skills. You’ll be a part of a collective and welcoming team that is just as passionate as you are about developing and shaping one of the largest and longest serving MMORPG’s of all time.
With short, manageable projects no two weeks are ever the same at Jagex. There’s always something interesting around the corner.
Key Duties:
- Supporting Designers, Animators and QA to release high quality assets whilst being mindful of our release schedule
- Collaborating with the rest of the team to aid with future art asset and project ideas
- Working closely with the rest of the Character modellers, Character lead and art director to maintain and develop the games visual style
Essential Requirements:
- An excellent understanding of low poly modelling, UV mapping and hand painted textures
- An excellent level of knowledge using 3DS Max or Maya, Photoshop CS6, Zbrush
- An excellent understanding of human anatomy, shape and form
- A positive communicator with the ability to work with staff from all disciplines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to change when requested
Desirable Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of professional 3D game art or feature film experience
- Experience with 2D digital or traditional art
- An interest in fantasy MMO/RPG games
WB: Please include links to your portfolio in your CV and covering letter - this is vital for your application to be considered for the position.
If that sounds like something your interested in, then apply now