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Lead 3D Character Artist

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a highly experienced and talented Lead 3D Artist to join our team in Manila. As a 3D Character Lead, you will work closely with our passionate team of artists, managers, and art directors to help create new games that will leave a lasting impression on our players. Your artistic, technical, and management skills will be highly valued as you help bring our games to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train a high-caliber squad of 3D character artists.

• Contribute to existing and upcoming pipelines and workflows.

• Work closely with the Art Director to ensure the growth and wellness of our teams and projects.

• Have a strong eye for AAA visual quality and lead by example by providing artists with the feedback and opportunities needed to improve their technical and professional skills.

• Be an active mentor and role model for the art team, working to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.

• Continuously learn, share, and transfer knowledge and passion to achieve and improve the creative vision.

• Collaborate with directors, managers, and other development partners to define project goals and action plans.

• Collaborate with project and art producers to identify and resolve art workflow and staffing issues.

• Communicate and regularly update the status and progress of deliverables.

• Work in cooperation with external outsourcers to maintain the game's quality standards via reports, feedback, and the production process.

• Manage bug reports, priority-setting, allocation, and correction.

• Collaborate with other team members to enhance the visual fidelity of the game world within the relevant memory and performance restrictions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Lead Character Artist, and have experience in at least two published AAA games.

• Showcase a high-quality portfolio demonstrating design and 3D modeling and texturing.

• Demonstrate expert modeling and UV skills with a recognized 3D package such as 3ds Max or Maya.

• A positive and creative force who is proactive and takes initiative.

• Works autonomously with a high degree of motivation.

• Committed to raising the bar for yourself, the project, and the team.

• Strong affinity for leadership and team management.

• Experience assimilating art direction, understanding visual intent, and creatively implementing it.

• Excellent ability to take criticism positively, make changes, and communicate ideas.

• Expert level proficiency in 3dsMax or Maya, and Photoshop.

• Proficient in Z-Brush, Substance Painter & Designer, and other 3rd party software used to create stunning environments.

• Expert knowledge of 3D pipelines and asset management.

Nice to Have:

• An understanding of different Technical Art aspects.

• Great eye for lighting and composition.

• Experience working with Unreal, Unity Engine, or similar game engine.

We are looking for a Lead Character Artist who is passionate about their craft and eager to contribute to our team. If you have the necessary skills and experience to help us create amazing games, please apply for this position today. We can't wait to hear from you!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work set-up
• Learning opportunities as we work with the Top gaming brands

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Remote