Senior Technical Animator designing tools for animation teams to utilize Unreal Engine capabilities. Emphasizing technical animation expertise and bug resolution.
About the role
- Senior Character Artist at Compulsion Games creating high-quality 3D characters that define visual identities. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring game worlds to life.
Responsibilities
- Build high-quality 3D character models from concept art that balance visual appeal with technical requirements.
- Sculpt detailed high-poly characters in ZBrush and create optimized low-poly models with clean topology that preserve detail and silhouette.
- Create high-quality character textures using Substance Painter.
- Implement and validate character assets in Unreal Engine, ensuring materials, shaders, and LODs display correctly in-engine.
- Collaborate with rigging, animation, and design teams to ensure characters deform, animate, and function correctly in-game.
- Work with art leadership and concept artists to refine character designs and iterate on assets based on cross-discipline feedback.
- Uphold the creative vision of the project and ensure all character work meets high-quality standards.
- Contribute to the improvement of character art pipelines, best practices, and documentation.
- Research and adopt new techniques to stay current with industry trends and tools.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist with at least one shipped AAA or AA title.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D character work for games.
- Expertise in character modeling, sculpting, texturing, and a strong understanding of anatomy, form, proportion, and materials.
- Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush , Marvelous Designer, and Substance Painter.
- Experience creating real-time hair and cloth assets for current-gen platforms.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) and its character integration pipeline.
- Strong understanding of topology and deformation principles.
- Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to upholding Compulsion Games' core values and contributing to a positive, respectful company culture.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
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