Lead 3D Character Artist

Establish character and creature guidelines for internal and external teamsModel high- and low-poly characters and creatures based on concept artworkHandle texturing, including UV mapping, baking, and texture creationFollow the artistic direction and technical constraints defined during pre-productionCollaborate closely with the Lead 3D Animator to ensure seamless model integrationConduct quality control on externally produced models throughout the production pipelineManage and develop the Character Art departmentLead a team of two artistsReport to the Art Director

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in a similar role within the video game development industry
• Previous team management experience required
• Proficiency in ZBrush, Blender, Substance 3D Painter, Photoshop, and Character Creator 4
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
• Passion for medieval and fantasy settings
• Knowledge of Marmoset and, potentially, Marvelous Designer (Nice to have)
• Professional English proficiency (B2/C1 level, depending on profile) (Nice to have)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, autonomy, proactivity, effective communication, and the ability to work comfortably as part of a team (Nice to have)
• Knowledge of tabletop role-playing games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons (Nice to have)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in character and creature modeling, including proficiency in ZBrush, Blender, and Substance 3D Painter. Capable of leading a team while ensuring high-quality production standards and effective collaboration with animation teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Character Modeling
• Team Management
• ZBrush Proficiency
• Blender Proficiency
• Unreal Engine 5 Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Character Modeling
• High-Poly Modeling
• Low-Poly Modeling
• Texturing
• UV Mapping
• Baking
• Texture Creation
• Quality Control
• Character Art Development
• Artistic Direction Compliance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Autonomy
• Proactivity

Industry Keywords

• Video Game Development
• Character Art
• 3D Animation
• Medieval Settings
• Fantasy Settings
• Tabletop Role-Playing Games
• Dungeons & Dragons

Tools & Technologies

• ZBrush
• Blender
• Substance 3D Painter
• Photoshop
• Character Creator 4
• Unreal Engine 5
• Marmoset
• Marvelous Designer