Character Artist (Contract) - Remote

Overview

Insomniac Games is looking for a Character Artist. In this role, the Character Artist is responsible for creating models, textures, and materials for characters and other key assets for studios titles.

In Short

• Creates high-resolution models, low-resolution models, UV layouts, textures and materials for characters, weapons, and props.
• Works closely with Lead Character Artist to maintain consistent style under the direction of the Art Director.
• Optimizes models and textures to ensure quality and performance.
• Integrates and checks character assets in context in the game to identify scale and design issues.
• Uses advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy to ensure that models achieve a high level of functionality and design aesthetics.
• Meets with other artists to discuss style and technique and maintain visual consistency.
• Communicates with Rigging and Animation Departments to ensure models deform correctly and are functional.
• Actively participates in technical and artistic problem solving by communicating with other members of the team and other departments.
• Solves problems with visual design; fills in the gaps between concept art and modeling.
• Other duties may be required.

Requirements

• Five plus years related experience and/or training/education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.