Character Artist (393406) - IDR, Inc.

IDR is seeking a talented and experienced Character Artist III to join one of our top clients in the gaming industry. This is a remote position, ideal for candidates based in Los Angeles. If you are passionate about creating iconic characters and have a keen eye for anatomy, form, and color, we invite you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture that values creativity and technical expertise.

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Character Artist III:

• Provide clear and constructive feedback to internal and external artists to ensure product quality standards and project art pillars are met
• Interpret and push concept designs in 3D within technical constraints, optimizing for dynamic animations and deformations
• Collaborate with other disciplines to create 3D assets that meet all aesthetic, technical, and product standards for premium champion skins
• Mentor character artists, delivering feedback to aid in their growth
• Contribute to documentation for best practices, workflow guides, style guides, and process/tutorial guides
• Occasionally travel overseas to provide training directly to external artists and connect with external teams

Required Skills for Character Artist III:

• 5+ years' experience in the video games industry as a character artist
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, form, and color theory
• Proficiency in modeling, sculpting, and texturing programs such as Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, ZBrush, Photoshop, and 3DCoat
• Experience creating high quality, hand-painted stylized characters
• Experience working with external partners and mentoring artists
• Interest in international travel for onsite training and conferences

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row