Why choose Digital Extremes?
Our quality games are only possible because of our eager and talented staff. We also offer excellent compensation and benefits packages as well as an amazing work environment. The successful applicant would have to relocate to our little piece of heaven, also known as, London, Ontario, Canada. For more information about London, Ontario, Canada visit our About section.
Note: We are interested in talking to people anywhere in the world but keep in mind, unless you have a degree from an accredited University and/or solid experience in your field of expertise it is extremely difficult to immigrate people.
Character Artist
- Department:
- Art
- Type:
- Full Time
- Min Exp:
- 3 Years
- Salary:
- $50k - $85k
Main Responsibilities:
• Realize the overall artistic vision of characters based on designs, concepts and descriptions.
• Design, model, and texture high quality 3D characters, paying close attention to anatomical proportions and physiology.
• Collaborate with Art and Design leads to create technically sound, engaging and memorable characters.
• Work with Art Director to combine ideas and methodologies of character production to create an efficient, streamlined pipeline.
• Mentor and train junior artists.
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience creating characters for game development.
• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent character modeling and texturing techniques, both high and low poly.
• An exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy with a keen eye towards form, structure, and silhouette.
• Above average ability to model, texture, and light 3D characters for a state of the art next-gen game engine.
• Excellent understanding of efficient techniques for game production.
• Strong lighting skills and experience creating normal maps and applying shaders.
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop and ZBrush or Mudbox.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new techniques and best practices.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.
Preferred Extras:
• Excellent understanding of efficient techniques for game production.
