About the role

3D Character Artist creating and overseeing high-quality characters for AAA games. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure artistic and technical standards are met.

Responsibilities

Create industry-leading, high-quality 3D characters that balance visual fidelity, performance, and gameplay requirements.
Work closely with Art Directors and Project Leads to establish and implement an artistic vision across projects.
Mentor and support internal and external character artists, providing thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Collaborate with outsourcing and production teams to plan, track, and integrate character assets on schedule.
Oversee the quality and consistency of all character-related content, ensuring compliance with PCF artistic standards.
Contribute to documentation, tutorials, and best practices that improve the team's collective skills.
Research and adopt new techniques and workflows to continuously improve the artistic quality of characters.
Import assets directly into the game engine and collaborate to resolve technical or artistic challenges.

Minimum 5 years' experience as a 3D character artist in the video game industry.
Experience delivering at least one AAA title from start to finish.
Strong foundation in traditional art: anatomy, proportions, composition, and color theory.
Advanced proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Painter/Designer (Mari, Houdini, Unreal or Unity are a plus).
Solid understanding of game production pipelines, including high/low resolution modeling, physically based rendering materials, UV layouts, and optimization.
Ability to solve complex artistic and technical challenges collaboratively and independently.
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and priority management.
Genuine passion for video games, continuous learning, and creative excellence.

A comprehensive benefits package 100% paid by PCF.
Insurance claims reimbursed at 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year), with family or individual coverage.
Full dental coverage, including major dental procedures and orthodontics.
Employer-matched RRSP contribution of 4% (pre-tax), fully vested from day one.
One week of paid time off during the winter holidays.
20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days.
Free virtual health and mental wellness sessions included in the plan for employees and their dependents.
Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment.
The opportunity to work within a creative team of passionate professionals.