Senior Character Modeler

Job ID: BE716635

Job Title: Senior Character Modeler

Salary: 70-120k

Location: Northern California

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Senior Character Modeler with passion, enthusiasm, and a very high degree of skill to spearhead character creation for a fantasy role-playing MMO. The Senior Character Modeler will be tasked with creating top notch fantasy creature models, overseeing aesthetic consistency of all characters, and auditing characters for technical optimization and efficiency. The Senior Character Modeler will work with the Art Director and Character TD to provide guidance and mentorship to other character modelers in all aspects of character creation.

 

Responsibilities:

· will work with research and development of characters and creatures for a fantasy based MMO

· will work with modeling, UV mapping, and texturing of characters in both game and high polygon resolutions

· will work with handling more technical aspects of character creation such as pipeline concerns, building assets with optimum efficiency, the creation of advanced shaders, and asset integration

· will be working closely with other disciplines to determine character technical specifications

· will be working closely with Art Direction to determine character look

· will oversee and audit other character models to ensure consistency with art style, optimal construction techniques, and efficient texture usage

Qualifications:

· must have a strong traditional art skills and background

· must have at least 3+ years of industry experience

· must have shipped at least two game titles

· must have a strong proficiency with Maya, Adobe Photoshop, and a geometry painting package such as Zbrush or Mudbox

· must have a solid understanding of computer graphic fundamentals and video game art production pipelines

· must have a solid understanding of art fundamentals such as color theory, light, shade, and form

· must have ability to work to a schedule

· must have excellent communication skills

· must have a BFA or equivalent

Company Culture:

· Game Publisher and Developer

· Very well funded

· Leading MMO developer

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