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High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Character Artist to create and implement character related art for an internal project while improving core character art skills. If you feel you have the skill and would like to join our award winning video game studio, please apply here:
http://activision.taleo.net/careersection/00003/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8160110982Senior 3D Character ArtistResponsibilities:
· Works directly with the Lead Concept Artist to bring character concepts to life.
· Participates in creative discussions with other disciplines regarding character creation and implementation in the game.
· Models, UV maps and textures characters in high poly and low poly using either 3D Studio Max or Maya, and ZBrush.
· Creates believable photo-realistic humanoid and creature character models for the Unreal 3 Engine.
· Handles technical aspects of character creation, including pipeline concerns, shader development, character skinning, implementation in-game, and outsourcing.
· Helps innovate character creation techniques and pipeline improvements.
Requirements:
· Five or more years of 3D character modeling experience.
· Experience working on games for next-generation consoles.
· Worked on two or more published title(s) as a character modeler.
· Experience creating both stylized and realistic character models for video games.
· Experience with outsourcing character pipelines.
· Ability to display a strong understanding of anatomy through detailed, high-quality models.
· Ability to create high resolution models as a base to create normal maps.
· Ability to create textured maps from scratch and from photo reference.
· Deep understanding of high and low resolution techniques for modeling animated characters.
· Strong passion for video games.
· Highly proficient with Maya, Photoshop and ZBrush. 3D Studio Max proficiency a plus.
· Strong traditional art skills.
Competencies:
· Leadership and mentoring skills.
· Communicate and partner effectively with the development team and game directors.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.
· Continuous learner.
· Ability to adapt to change.
· Imagines, envisions and devises new approaches, concepts, models, designs and processes.
· Demonstrates ability to maintain composure during the midst of crisis.
· Self-motivated.
· Listens and gathers from others' input and has the ability to learn from others.
· Responds positively to constructive feedback.
· Takes on assignments that develop knowledge and skills.
· Takes an active interest in other fields associated with character art.
· Achieves level of detail and clarity required by the project(s).
· Finds highly creative solutions to problems.
APPLY HERE:
http://activision.taleo.net/careersection/00003/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8160110982
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