Character Artist (Sports Franchise)

Job Description
Character Artist

TransPerfect Gaming is looking for game industry experienced Character Artist to work with us to create high quality 3D assets for clients. We are responsible for creating art assets for some of the biggest AAA titles all the way down to small independent development teams. We are looking for someone who can work from 2D concept art to create high quality, AAA level art while still taking optimization and performance into account. This artist will work directly with the art director to integrate client feedback, as well as to communicate potential issues and solutions, as they arise. Their goal will be to create the best gaming assets possible, going above and beyond to make sure clients are happy with our services. If you have a passion for excellence, are an experienced Character Artist, and want to help make games better, you may be a good fit for our team.

Skills & Requirements
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience
A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent video game ready art assets created to a high quality
A portfolio including, but not limited to, athletes, athletic gear, sports jerseys, etc.
Able to work in a variety of styles, including photorealistic and more simplified, cartoon-like style
Excellent understanding of anatomy, bodily proportions, muscles, and skeleton
Minimum of 3 years as a character artist on Mobile, PC, or Console entertainment applications or games
Employ cutting-edge 3D graphics techniques including high poly modeling (Maya, Max, Blender, etc.), sculpting (ZBrush, Mudbox, Blender, 3D Coat, Maya, etc.), baking normal and displacement maps from high-poly to game-res meshes, shader manipulation, modular construction and assembly techniques, including knowledge of baked and dynamic lighting models
Create textures using Photoshop and Substance Painter/Designer
Work directly with the art director to integrate client feedback and meet specifications, whether style, feel, optimization, etc.
Deliver work of a high standard while maintaining quality when working within tight deadlines
Partner with Engineering and Production to thoroughly understand features, timelines, and expectations, ensuring the best quality assets
Proactively identify and call out risks to production schedules, optimization, or quality
Bonus:

Experience working remotely is a plus
Rigging or technical art skills are a big plus
How to Apply
Please send all applications to art@transperfect.com

In your application, please set the subject line as "Character Artist Application"

Please include a link to your portfolio and your daily rate.

Thank you!