Lead Character Artist

Streamline has over two decades of experience optimizing our partner's goals through the application of creative video game technologies and research & development.

We’re an independent video games developer and publisher. We work on both internal IPs as well as AAA projects with partners around the world. Some of the titles we've worked on are Torchlight 3, Final Fantasy XV, Street Fighter, and many more.

На какие задачи (обязанности)?

As a Lead Character Artist, you will report to the Art or Creative Director and you will be responsible for managing and coordinating art-related project plans whilst mentoring teams of artists to help them grow from good to great.

• Work with the Creative Director, Producer, and/or Art Director to establish and maintain the visual look of a project.

• Develop integrated project plans, implementation schedules and overseeing the assigning and tracking of art assets.

• Communicate regularly with Creative Director, Producer, and/or Art Director regarding project milestones and initiatives in making sure to obtain executive guidance and approval when needed.

• Creating briefs and documents for asset creation and training.

• Prepare and plan for content submission packages for client ensuring that content is present, organized and quality checked so that they are ready to review all of this on time.

• Interact with Artist on Client/Partner side to ensure expectations are met and understood

• Diagnose and understand Client/Partner technology and processes and train artists in using it if required.

• Identify and recommend areas of growth for each artist to the Art Director.

• Participate in defining tools and art production pipelines whilst understand the advantages and limitations of technology and thus develop strategies to maximize performance.

• Assist in HR related processes such as monitoring staff well-being and identifying potential risks.

Какого профессионала ищем?

• Full proficiency in software packages and tools of the games industry listed below

• 3ds Max/Maya

• Substance Painter

• Zbrush

• Photoshop

• PBR workflow

• Surface knowledge on the following software and tools

• Blender

• Intermediate to high proficiency in the following tools:

• Unreal Engine Character Setup

• Unreal Engine Rendering (Lighting, Rendering)

• Highly proficient in at least one of the following disciplines and intermediate in the rest.

• Human Anatomy

• Creature Anatomy

• Hard Surface Modeling

• Cloth Sculpting or Simulation

• Passion for game development.

• Proficiency in Game Engine technologies such as Unreal with asset integration.

• Experience with the game art asset pipeline, i.e. highpoly and efficient game ready lowpoly modelling, texturing and baking.

• Exceptional knowledge of technical game art theory (game design, texel density, polycount, optimization, etc.) and traditional art theory (function, form, shape, proportions, color, etc.)

• Keen eye for light, shade, color and detail in creating texture maps of different material types.

Что для нас важно в человеке?

• Experience in scripting languages are a plus.

• Ability to guide and train Juniors

• Experience using Substance Designer

• Skill in one or more related disciplines—concepting, animation, visual effects, or technical art

Почему у нас приятно работать?

• Remote Working

• Flexible Hours

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

• Career Development

• Relocation Assistance

• Games Night!