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About the role

  • Character Artist at Blackbird Interactive, developing detailed clothing and armor for AAA Sci-fi action titles. Collaborating with art leadership to create visually appealing assets that fit within the IP’s aesthetics.

Responsibilities

  • Handle the complete workflow from asset creation to implementation; which includes 3D modelling, sculpting, retopo, creating clean UV-Layouts, baking-maps, texturing, basic skinning and finally exporting and implementing the asset in engine.
  • Work under the direction of Art Leadership to maintain strict adherence to artistic direction, established metrics, and asset creation practices with an eye towards speed and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with technical artists, animators, and designers to ensure assets function correctly within the game engine.
  • Actively participate in art reviews by incorporating feedback to refine models, while also sharing ideas and workflows that enhance both the production process and final product.
  • Employ creative re-use of existing assets, textures and materials to create new assets from expansive libraries.
  • Establish and maintain a cohesive character style, with an eye towards detail and an understanding of technical requirements and limitations.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in the game industry, specifically in character art for PC or console platforms.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing realistic human anatomy, clothing and armor design.
  • Essential expertise includes organic 3D sculpting (ZBrush/3D-Coat), proficiency in 3D modeling (Maya/Blender), and strong hard-surface modeling skills.
  • Solid grasp of Map-Baking, PBR workflows and Material definition using Substance Painter and Photoshop.
  • Experience working within proprietary engines, with strong technical execution and problem solving skills.
  • Desire to be highly collaborative and eager to take constructive feedback.

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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