Technical Artist at Blackbird Interactive creating compelling game content for a beloved franchise. Collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers to optimize game performance in a remote - first environment.
About the role
- Character Design Lead guiding a team in producing 3D character designs for animation. Collaborating with Art Directors and ensuring quality in the visual direction.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Art Director.
- Guide and mentor a team of Character Designers, providing creative feedback to ensure designs achieve the quality standards.
- Collaborate with the Modeling and Surfacing departments by providing visual references, paintovers, and feedback.
- Develop and refine character designs in collaboration with the Art Director and Director.
- Create key character designs, expressions, poses, and model sheets that align with the project’s visual style.
- Lead and supervise a team of Character Designers by assigning work and providing feedback.
- Ensure all character designs maintain a high level of quality and align with the established art direction.
- Provide paintovers, references, and visual feedback to support the Modeling and Surfacing teams.
- Maintain a strong focus on creative continuity, silhouette, appeal, anatomy, and functionality throughout production.
- Prepare and present artwork deliverables for reviews, approvals, and production milestones.
- Provide creative solutions that support both the artistic vision and production deadlines.
Requirements
- Proven experience working in animation, preferably within a 3D animation pipeline.
- TV featurette or feature animation experience preferred.
- Experience leading or mentoring designers within a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience collaborating with CG departments including Modeling and Surfacing.
- Experience working within CG production pipelines and collaborating with downstream departments.
- Strong character drawing skills, including expressions, poses, appeal, silhouette, and model sheet creation.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, particularly animal anatomy.
- Strong painting and rendering abilities with artwork that reflects intended final 3D quality.
- Ability to develop designs that support storytelling, performance, and animation needs.
- Excellent artistic judgment with a strong eye for consistency, detail, and creative continuity.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
- Ability to provide actionable creative feedback and guide artists toward successful outcomes.
- Experience using Photoshop and other industry-standard design tools.
- Understanding of 3D workflows and asset translation for modeling and surfacing.
- Blender knowledge a plus.
Benefits
- Pay Range: CAD $1,800 - $2,200 per week
- Flexible work environment
- Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
- RRSP matching
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