Experienced Character Artist- SKYSAGA - Midlands, UK
polycounter lvl 11
Demonstration of ability to model highly stylised character models with an emphasis on creative character design a major plus, we are particularly looking for:
http://www.radiantworlds.com/jobs/experienced-character-artist/
- Stylisation – portfolios that contain a high proportion of highly stylised assets and hand painted textures
- Creativity and imagination – demonstration of the artist imagination and creativity in subject and its rendering
- Fantastical – examples of a fantastical nature
Required skills
- Highly proficient in the creation of high quality highly stylised character assets through the use of Z-Brush, Maya, and Photoshop
- Proven track record in the creation and implementation of in game characters
- An understanding of anatomy, excellent organic modelling and an appreciation of how to build meshes that deform well when animated.
- Ability to work to a defined art style, technical specifications and spirit of the project
- Proactive in the translation and development of a character from brief or concept through to a quality finished in game product within a specified time frame.
- Good aptitude for problem solving and self-starting with the ability to work with minimal direction
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of mixed disciplines, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A passion for producing games of exceptional calibre.
Beneficial knowledge
- Rigging experience
- Character conceptual and paint over skills
- Traditional art skills
- Scripting & Shader knowledge
- Ability to pose skinned characters to create presentation renders and turntables.
- Experience with agile production methodologies
- Experience with providing specifications and written feedback to external vendors
http://www.radiantworlds.com/jobs/experienced-character-artist/