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Naughty DogPosted 1 month ago

Senior Character Artist

$143,707–$179,608 year

HybridSanta Monica, California, United States

Part TimeSenior LevelMediumGaming

Job Summary

Design, implement, and maintain new workflows for tools, shaders, and processes while creating highly detailed character and creature models using provided concept art. Produce high-poly models, UVs, in-game topology, and textures that meet technical constraints and push artistic boundaries. Monitor rigging, animation, and design needs to ensure clear in-game characters and maintain a consistent workflow under an established schedule. Collaborate with technical artists, engineers, FX, and lighting teams to develop techniques that improve model quality and provide direction on aesthetic and technical considerations. Work with Leads and Directors to keep quality and style consistent across all characters while documenting pipelines to streamline internal and external artist processes. Evaluate and demo new third-party software to enhance the character pipeline.

Required Qualifications

  • Highly skilled at working with and defining standards for PBR materials, topology, and in game character pipelines
  • Experience developing shaders with technical artists and programmers
  • Highly skilled at sculpting, modeling, texturing, shading characters and assets for games
  • High level knowledge of hair curve and card creation for next gen games
  • Keen eye to form, lighting, colors and composition
  • Very strong portfolio showing high quality characters
  • At least 5 years of experience as a character artist, working on at least one AAA title
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications

  • Intermediate knowledge of python scripting, not required, but a plus

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