3D Character Artist - Team 3

About Ringtail Team 3

Are you driven by the desire to build something that empowers others to create and explore? Ever wish to be part of a team that is genuinely dedicated to enabling players to share their creative ideas, dreams, and visions with a global audience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We’re on the lookout for a 3D Character Artist to join our team at Ringtail Interactive, a place where we’re pioneering the future of creative gaming. SCAPE, our flagship product, is an innovative, community-driven platform built from the ground up to be the quintessential virtual world! SCAPE will facilitate exploration, creation, collection, and discovery, equipping players with an extensive array of design tools, and enabling them to craft games, experiences, and much more. Creators can confidently share their work with the world, secure in the knowledge that their creations are protected and, most importantly, remain their own.

Our team stands out for its innovation and excitement about the future we’re building. If you’re feeling inspired by what you’ve read and would like to join it, we’re eager to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking for a 3D Character Artist with experience in the PC-gaming space and the ability of an ‘all-rounder’. Our project is ambitious and you will be one of the senior positions in building up the actual 3D world. Working closely with the Art Director, you will be responsible of building up the 3D works of characters and props of the massive world we want to create. This includes modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.

Your day-to-day as a 3D Character Artist

• Collaborating closely with the Art Director on multiple aspects of game art creation, including modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
• Defining the visual style, design and overall look of the game, creating visually stunning props and characters.
• Being a mentor for our junior artists, contributing on their professional journey by giving constructive feedback and helping them grow
• Delivering high-quality art assets and ensuring their efficient integration in the game
• Helping create and maintain art and technical pipelines

Requirements

• Experience with providing 3D works in a full cycle
• Knowledge of the entire 3D pipeline but have modelling as strongest talent
• A love for stylized 3D works (Casual & Mid core) rather than realistic art
• Experience in making characters and props with PC-level optimization
• Expert level of 3D software like Blender, 3D Coat, Unity3D
• Expert level knowledge of Topology and UVmap
• Expert level of using Unity3D for implementation, optimization, animation, and lighting
• A team player rather than a lone wolf
• A portfolio that demonstrates and highlights your best work in game

Good to have

• Minimum 3 years of PC-game experience with multiple different projects
• Willingness to learn new skills, and adopt new software quick
• Good artistic eyes and imagination to make 3D models come alive based on limited references
• As a gamer, you bring art ideas from your gaming experiences
• Start-up game development studio experience

Personal traits

• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities
• Good interpersonal and team-work skills
• Open to feedback
• Collaborative and consensus-driven approach

About Ringtail Interactive

Ringtail Interactive is at the forefront of redefining what’s possible in game development, supported by a small yet rapidly expanding team. Our diverse departments are hard at work on various projects, ranging from a high-quality game platform designed for creators of all backgrounds to our groundbreaking Anything-to Anything technology – and that’s just the beginning.

Our team comprises a global community of seasoned professionals, all united by a shared passion for gaming. As we continue to strengthen our core team, we’re poised to take significant steps in shaping the future of our projects. Every member of our team can make a tangible impact on the products we share with the world, fostering a culture where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.