Character Artist, 7-month contract

🕒 June 5

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Blackbird Interactive

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201 - 500 employees

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio - behind such games as Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and the upcoming Homeworld 3, Minecraft Legends, and Crossfire: Legion.

📋 Description

• 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements