Senior Character Artist

Triumph Studios is seeking a highly creative and talented Senior Character Artist to work on its up coming high-profile action game (Xbox 360/PS3/PC). You know how to great looking persons and creatures. You work closely with designers and animators to create the best player experience possible. Next to being true artist and craftsman yourself, you have ability to motivate and guide others. Duties include guiding our outsourcing partners.

Responsibilities:

• Create models and textures for next-gen, 3D characters within a great fantasy style.
• Adhere to the defined style guide and technical limitations.
• Be creative and anticipate needs from the team.
• Manage character content outsourced at our development partners. Approve and Decline Milestones.
• Assist in establishing deadlines and report progress and difficulties to management.
• Work with the designers, animators and programmers to make coolest game characters.
• Be meticulous and organized in the approach to task and file management.

Requirements:

• Multiple years of games industry experience.
• Provide an extensive Portfolio displaying your skills in character design, art and lighting. Your work matches or exceeds “Next Gen” production levels.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be enthusiastic and ready to take on challenges.
• Understand anatomy and know to balance function vs. form.
• As a true gamer, you know what makes characters fun and intriguing.
• Strong Communicative and Directive Skills. Work well in a team spanning internal and external artists, designers and programmers.
• Plusses: Animation and/or rigging skills experience with Maya.