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Absurd Ventures · 2 months ago

Lead Character Artist

positionSanta Monica, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $185K/yr
date7+ years exp

Absurd Ventures is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Character Artist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the production of high-quality character assets, directly impacting the visual identity of their games.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentPodcastTV

Responsibilities

Lead the character art team in the creation of high-quality character models
Collaborate with the Art Director to define the visual style of characters
Sculpt, model, and texture characters to meet the artistic and technical requirements of the project
Contribute in planning, organization and prioritization of tasks with Production for internal, OS, and co dev partners
Create and maintain character pipeline documentation for training and onboarding
Proactively identify risks in character art production timelines and effectively communicate risks to Production and Directors
Mentor and provide feedback to other character artists
Ensure character assets are optimized for performance and memory usage
Work closely with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters are ready for implementation
Stay current with industry trends and techniques in character art

Qualification

MayaZBrushSubstance PainterUnreal EngineCharacter modelingAnatomy understandingPBR texturingTeam leadershipCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, or related field
7+ years of experience in character art within the video game industry
Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter
Significant experience in Unreal Engine
Excellent understanding of anatomy, form, and silhouette
Experience with PBR and hand-painted texturing workflows
Proven track record of creating high-quality character models for AAA titles
Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

Experience with character rigging and skinning
Knowledge of Marvelous Designer or similar tools for clothing simulation
Experience with rigid body dynamics and cloth simulation in Unreal Engine
Previous work in a leadership role on a major game title

Benefits

Vacation time
Sick time
Company holidays
Parental leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) matching

Company

Absurd Ventures

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Absurd Ventures is an entertainment firm that creates new intellectual property across various channels.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Santa Monica, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.absurdventures.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
SmileGate
2024-12-03Corporate Round

Leadership Team

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Wendy Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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