Lead Character Artist
Fatshark Studios AB / Grafiska jobb / Stockholm
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We are an independent Swedish game development studio located in Södermalm, Stockholm. With about 100 experienced and skilled employees we have worked as contractors for a number of AAA projects, as well as developed titles with publishers and independently for both console and PC. Our most recent game is the critically acclaimed title Warhammer: Vermintide 2. We tackle every project, genre and setting with enthusiasm, professionalism and a cup of coffee.
Job Description
As a Lead Character Artist you will take a central role in the character team, being hands on in your craft whilst leading & managing a team of three artists. You will set and maintain the vision for the team, ensuring cross-project alignment and adherence to game direction and project goals. Apart from being a team leader, the role requires you to have a great eye for visual weight, anatomy and material knowledge as well as being efficient with building lowpoly and economical with UV's. You will need to be an excellent problem solver and enjoy to explore new technical avenues. You will also work together with the rest of the character team to deliver feedback to outsource elements.
At Fatshark all members of the team are involved in decision making. We are a small enough team to be agile, but big enough to realize great ideas together. In this highly creative environment collaboration is key. It is crucial that independence and ability to manage one's own time efficiently is paired with strong communication and teamwork skills.
What we offer
Here at Fatshark, we do what we love most: design high-profile games for PCs and consoles, with the passion and freedom of being indie. We offer you:
A playful, friendly and inclusive work place
Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on cooperative/multiplayer games
Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects, experienced co-workers and recurring hack weeks
Developing games with our own engine - Stingray
Regulated flex time and paid overtime
Occupational pension
Yearly health benefits
Yearly bonus program
Office located in central Stockholm
Responsibilities
Deliver textured creatures/character from concept to animation ready mesh.
Help develop character art pipeline and techniques
Staff liability
Be involved in future recruitment for the team
Ensure team members have what they need from a character art perspective to support their goals and deliverables
Be able to work iteratively and in collaboration with the rest of the pipeline.
Communicate feedback with outsource elements.
Requirements
5+ years of working experience as Character Artist
Experience in leading and managing a team
Exceptional understanding of visual weight, human/creature anatomy, working with silhouettes/shape/form and costume designs
Extensive experience in Maya, modelling animation friendly meshes and understand the value of UV space
Creating/editing stunning textures, with the help of Photoshop and Substance Painter/Designer, for a PBR pipeline
Be able to produce exceptional sculpts with the help of Zbrush and Marvelous Designer
Be able to work in teams to solve problems and improve overall development
Fluent in spoken and written English
Bonus qualifications
Shipped at least 1 AAA or equivalent game
Development of cooperative games.
Multiplayer map design and building experience
Formal education in level design
Background in art or game design
Application details
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates continuously throughout the application period.
Since this position is for employment (on site) we will not be reviewing applications from outsourcing studios, freelancers and/or remote work.
Location: Stockholm
Employment: Permanent, Full time (starting with a 6 month probationary employment)
Start: Asap
Publiceringsdatum2019-08-15Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2020-02-07
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ROSENLUNDSGATAN 29C
11863 STOCKHOLM
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Arbetsgivare Fatshark Studios AB (org.nr 556716-0246)
Rosenlundsgatan 29c (
visa karta)
118 63 STOCKHOLM
Arbetsplats Fatshark Studios AB
Jobbnummer 4860098
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