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Lead Artist

Want to work with a world class team that is committed to changing the face of the video game industry? Join us in building an environment where creatives of all backgrounds can thrive and bring unique and compelling stories to market.

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Brass Lion Entertainment is seeking a highly skilled, specialized Lead Artist to join a talented and diverse team currently working on a new , unannounced A ction - Role Playing Game (Consoles, PC) with an anime art style.

Working alongside our Art Director, the ideal candidate will have an exceptional ability to create art for games and mentor others on doing the same. They will be passionate about leading and sharing our vision for reimagining how games can look and feel. They will play a key role in defining the player’s visual experience in our game world, and will be responsible for leading, managing, and mentoring a portion of the artists on the team.

A POC-majority studio, Brass Lion is propelled by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that fosters belongingness. We have adapted to a fully remote working structure, with our team members contributing from New York City, Montréal, and fourteen other locations across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work with art director to lead the art team.
• Collaborate with principal artists to support the creation and implementation of art pipelines.
• Manage a portion of the artist on the art team.
• Mentor artists and grow their skills.
• Lead art and cross discipline feature groups in planning and implementing solutions in the engine.
• Participate in planning and critiquing of the project.
• Stay up to date on current trends and techniques of NPR asset authoring.

Required Qualifications

• Top quality NPR portfolio highlighting the intersection of meshes, textures, and material into gorgeous art.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal engine and various DCC packages (Blender, Maya, Adobe, Substance, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of the elements of the game art pipeline, including mesh and texture creation and manipulation across character and environments.
• A deep interest in Anime art.
• Experience mentoring artists of different skill levels.
• Located and authorized for work in the US or Canada.

As a part of the application process, you will be expected to provide a portfolio and/or demo reel of your work.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong ability to reliably communicate and produce content in a self-disciplined remote work environment.
• Strong art foundation skills.
• Leadership experience.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of games industry (or relevant) experience.
• Experience with Houdini, Substance Designer, and other procedural software or development solutions.
• Develop and maintain tech art asset and tool depots that support material work.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work model.
  
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package (dental, vision, life insurance, extended health care, telemedicine, mental health and wellness).
• 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, flexible sick day policy, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.

Note: Only candidates who are located in and authorized to work in Canada and the United States will be contacted for an interview.

Salary Transparency: The standard base pay range for this role is USD$120,000 - USD$150,000 Annual (CDN$120,000 - CDN$170,000). Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.