Requisition Number:
117693
Position Title:
Senior Character Artist
External Description:
Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by
Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We have shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and are currently hiring for our Star Wars™, Titanfall, and Unannounced VR game development teams. Our motto is gameplay first, and the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.
What you'll do...
Create highly detailed and believable 3D character models and textures for use in-game.
Use exceptional modeling and texturing ability to create living, breathing characters with personality.
Assist in creation of character concepts.
Follow the direction of art leads. Collaborate with other departments such as animation and game design to make sure artwork fits within vision for gameplay and final execution.
Participate in research and development.
Serve as mentor for more junior level artists.
Conduct research for reference materials and tools.
Follow schedule and deliver assets on time.
Ideally, you'll have...
5+ years’ experience as a 3D artist.
Proactive self-starter.
Portfolio of highly detailed 3D art with a focus on character models subjects, highly realistic textures (skin, hair, worn fabric/accessories, etc.), accurate anatomy, detailed clothing, etc.
Portfolio should show quality, taste, and ability to hit a photorealistic/believable look.
Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush.
Strong understanding of scale, proportion, and surface properties.
Strong understanding of human anatomy.
Knowledge of character setup and rigging.
Ability to handle critique.
Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into engine.
Shipped AAA game/s a plus.
Ideally, you will have...
Previous experience as a Lead Character Artist in the game industry on a shipped title.
7+ years’ experience as a 3D artist is ideal.
Ability to lead by example, in both quality of work and professional conduct.
Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into the pipeline.
Experience working on a third-person action/adventure game is a plus.
Portfolio of highly detailed 3D art with a focus on character models subjects, highly realistic textures (skin, hair, worn fabric/accessories, etc.), accurate anatomy, detailed clothing, personal props, etc.
Mastery of standard art packages such as Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush.
Strong understanding of scale, proportion, surface properties, and human anatomy.
Knowledge of character setup and rigging.
Ability to both receive and deliver constructive criticism.
A strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
Strong game design sensibilities a plus.
A positive, solution-oriented attitude and ability to inspire positivity within their team.
Strong people skills. Empathy for addressing the problems of others, respect for others’ time.
Passion for making and playing games.
Shipped AAA game/s a plus.
Benefits & Perks…
Here's a peek at some of what we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and other health and welfare plans.
Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for heath and child care.
401K with company match and no vesting period.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Generous parental leave for new parents.
Free games and company store with discounts on games and consoles.
Other perks include education assistance, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, legal services, mental health support, and group home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off, as well as holiday office closures including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
Company-sponsored team events such as regular staff parties, food trucks, tournaments, movie screenings, game conventions, Ragnar relay races, and launch parties.
Game room with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade and tabletop games.
Fully stocked kitchens with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, and more.
Convenient meal order service for on-site lunch deliveries.
State of the art on-site gym with 24/7 access.
On-site yoga classes, massages, and car washes.
A variety of interest groups and outdoor activities to join with other Respawn Employees: table top games club, poker club, beer club, kit-bashing club, running/hiking, biking, basketball, and soccer among others.
Friendly, caring co-workers and management.
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Senior Character Artist (Star Wars)
Company Profile:
Electronic Arts Inc. este o companie de divertisment interactiv, lider la nivel mondial. EA oferă jocuri, conținut și servicii online pentru console conectate la Internet, calculatoare personale, telefoane mobile și tablete.
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Days Open:
196
Can this position be remote?:
EEO Employer Verbiage:
EA este un angajator care oferă oportunități egale. Toate deciziile de angajare sunt luate fără a ține seama de rasă, culoare, origine națională, descendență, sex, identitate sau exprimare de gen, orientare sexuală, vârstă, informații genetice, religie, dizabilități, stare medicală, sarcină, stare civilă, statut familial sau statut de veteran. De asemenea, EA oferă locuri de muncă pentru persoanele cu handicap calificate, conform legislației aplicabile.