LEAD CHARACTER ARTIST

Warpfrog are currently seeking a Lead Character Artist to join the team in a senior role.

This is a fulltime permanent employee position for applicants living in France, Ireland, UK or USA, otherwise it is a fulltime contractor position.

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Lead 3D Character Artist  

As part of our development, we are looking to strengthen our artistic team by recruiting a confirmed Lead 3D Character Artist to support us in the creation of our next virtual reality game.

Working alongside with the art director and environment artist, your duties will include:
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· Explore technical solutions to create high quality 3D characters while considering engine, platform, and technical limitations, such as triangle budgets, drawcall budgets, and shaders.
· Manage, supervise, and work with our character artist(s), animator(s), and technical artist(s).
· Model and texture a variety of 3D characters based on provided concept art.
· Model outfits for 3D characters based on provided concept art and/or moodboards, while considering requirements for clothing modularity and customization.
· Export high/low poly models and textures to the Unity game engine and ensure their proper integration and optimization.

Requirements
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· Good experience in sculpting, modeling, and texturing realistic 3D characters for real-time 3D applications such as video games.
· Knowledge and experience in the creation of PBR textures and materials in a realistic art style.
· Proficiency in relevant 3D/2D design tools, such as Blender, 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance 3D Painter, etc.
· Good understanding of preparing characters for animation, including rigging and skinning.
· Experience animating faces to express a range of emotions.
· Experience working on at least one AA or AAA game is preferred.
· Experience with Unity 3D is preferred.
· Fluent in English

On a personal level, you are someone:

· Motivated, autonomous, and proactive.
· Creative.
· Passionate about video games.
· Able to work from home in a fully remote position.
· Who can easily collaborate with other artists and developers to set and achieve goals.

Is a plus (but not essential):

· Drawing skills, for simple concept art.
· Comfortable with version control systems (Git).
· Fluent in French.

Miscellaneous information:

· 100% remote work. We are an international team without any office.
· Compensation will be according to profile, experience and market rates based on the location of the applicant.