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3D Character Artist
1 year ago
About Hardsuit Labs
We are an independent game developer, founded in 2015 in Seattle, Washington. We believe that great games can only be built with great people and that great people thrive and do their best work in a healthy, collaborative, and positive work environment that values them. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and building equity throughout the organization. At Hardsuit Labs, we are respectful and inclusive, we are problem solvers and efficiency champions, we are curious and collaborative, we are flexible and adaptable and most of all we are always looking to deliver excellence in the experiences and products that we craft!
As a studio we have built a reputation as an Unreal Engine focused development house, working in a multitude of genres and games, from support work and work for hire to original development. We have long standing relationships with some of the largest gaming companies in the industry and are a certified developer across all major platforms.
Overview
Are you interested in creating something new and exciting that will help reshape the landscape of video games? Do you love creating the look and feel of game characters and bringing them to life?
If your passion lies in driving the visual look of a game through characters and fantasy beasts while pushing the limits of a well-known stylized AAA project, then we would love to speak with you. Hardsuit Labs is scouring the lands for a seasoned 3D Character Artist who has a broad understanding of bringing characters to life from prototype to fully realized in-game models. Come alongside us as we help reimagine what is possible in the world of character art.
What You Will Be Doing
- Collaborate with the Art Director and other project vision holders to create and implement highly engaging characters
- Prototype character models from concept and implement the character model through processes and pipelines
- Use various 3D software to craft high-quality AAA bipeds and various fantasy creatures
- Play an important role with various departments in problem-solving and finding creative solutions
- Be engaging and build relationships with various internal and external team members
What You Will Bring
- 4+ years' experience creating characters for high-profile games
- Excellent communication, documentation, and self-management skills
- Ability to build positive, empathetic, and self-aware working relationships
- Willingness to keep up with new technological developments in character creation and the games industry
- Deep knowledge of industry-standard tools, including Zbrush, Substance, Autodesk Suite, etc.
- Experience with Unreal Engine is strongly preferred
Nice to Haves
- At least one shipped AAA title
- Previous experience building and/or iterating on character pipelines
Employment Eligibility Requirement
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Resume
- Pay Range for this role is (70,000 - 95,000 DOE)
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
- 401k with company match
- Life and Disability insurance
- Technology Stipend
- Paid Sick leave
- Commuter benefits
- Paid company holidays and office closures
- Free parking with gym access
- Profit Sharing
- Awesome people to hang with
Don't meet 100% of what is noted in the job description? No problem! Apply anyway. Hardsuit Labs believes in investing and fostering people personally and professionally. Don’t let your experience or education define your future. Apply today!
Hardsuit Labs is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Hardsuit Labs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Hiring@Hardsuitlabs.com