Lead Character Artist

Frogwares Game Studio is looking for a Lead Character Artist.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Leading the development of high quality characters;

• Sculpt high-resolution characters;

• Create clean game topology, UV’s;

• Provide proxy models for early game integration;

• Create efficient and rig friendly, low polygon models for game integration;

• Collaborate with Production to organize, schedule, and manage the character art team’s daily activities;

• Support character concept and design;

• Work with Concept Art to drive and maintain high visual quality of character models;

• Partner with engineers and tech artists to develop an effective character art pipeline;

• Mentor character team;

• Communicate the visual design and development of the characters through art specifications, style guides and reference material;

• Deliver feedback to outsourcing partners;

• Understand asset limitations, project milestones, risks, and work accordingly.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Previous character lead experience within a game production environment;

• At least 3 years’ working experience in game development modeling characters;

• Strong organizational and communication skills;

• Passion for collaboration with other artists, designers, and programmers;

• Very good sense of human and animal anatomy and proportions;

• Highly proficient in Maya/3Ds Max (or similar 3D modeling software), ZBrush (or equivalent software);

• Strong knowledge of Marvelous Designer and Substance Painter;

• Solid knowledge in hi-poly modeling and digital sculpting;

• Strong knowledge of low poly modeling techniques, including a strong knowledge of topology for animation;

• Understanding of rigging and skinning;

• Ability to understand technical constraints and to integrate them when modeling;

• Passion for games and strong game culture;

• Ability and desire to work in creative and collaborative teams.

Nice to have

•      Experience with the engines, especially with Unreal Engine.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work either in an office near the “Pochaina” metro station, equipped with a power generator, or fully remotely;

• 20 working days of vacation per year;

• 10 paid sick days per year;

• Large, active, and friendly team;

• Opportunities for professional growth and trying new things;

• Work in a well-known Ukrainian game studio.