3D Character Artist [Full Time] - Visual Purple

blindjudgement · Aug 2018

3D Character Artist

Visual Purple is looking for a Character Artist for full-time on-site work at our new Eagle, Idaho office. This is a staff position.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with the Unreal Engine 4 and Maya or Modo creating photorealistic characters for real-time applications from scratch. The character artist would take these characters from initial block out through skinned and ready to use character asset in Unreal Engine 4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with Directors and Leads to create compelling and effective gameplay driven training.

• Create photo real character models as well as clothing forexisting characters.

• Ability to stay organized and productive while working on multiple simultaneous projects.

• Work with industry standard tools such as Perforce, Maya/Modo, Substance, and the Adobe Suite.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Must have a good foundation in organic modeling, texturing, rigging, and skinning characters.

• UE4 or Unity experience is required.

• Experience working on game projects in a production environment.

• Experience with texture & asset optimization.

• Expert knowledge of Maya or Modo.

• Intermediate or above knowledge and experience using Photoshop, Substance, UE4, Marvelous Designer and Zbrush

• Must be a team player capable of working as part of both small and large teams on complex and deadline driven projects.

Position Type:

Full-time – on-site

Must be able to relocate and work in Eagle, Idaho.

This position is only open to citizens of the United States.Candidates must be able to pass a government background check and be eligible and able to hold a government security clearance. For more information on security clearances please read: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Due to the secure and confidential nature of these projects, outsourcing, subcontracting and off-site work opportunities are not available and will not be considered at this time. Those living outside of the United States need not apply.

Platform:

iOS, PC, Android, VR

Please apply by emailing your current resume, a link to your demo reel or website with examples of game ready 3D character work, along with a detailed reel breakdown to: jason.downing@visualpurple.com

Visual Purple designs and builds the next generation of training. Realistic and engaging storylines form the backbone of our games. Replicating ‘real world’ experiences and creative gamedesign, resulting in cost effective custom solutions for our clients.

We are a small studio of passionate gamers that love to play and create games. If you love getting to contribute to every aspect of game design and the opportunity to grow and learn, this is the team for you.

Visual Purple LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

http://www.visualpurple.com/