Character Artist III - 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.