Studio: BRON Digital
Job Opening: Character Generalist
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Post: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Be proficient in a broad mix of character-related disciplines such as modeling, texturing, and shading
- Model and texture high- and low-resolution assets using 3DS Max/Maya, ZBrush, Substance, and Photoshop
- Provide rigging and look dev ready assets that meet the technical requirements of the production pipeline
- Research new shader development techniques
- Texture characters in a range of styles from stylized to photorealistic
- Prepare assets for physical simulations such as cloth, and hair
- Strong knowledge of the latest industry-standard tools, workflows, and techniques
- Optimize models and textures to meet the specifications set by the Lead Artist
- Maintain the quality and continuity of the art direction
- Solve department problems and set best practices with the team lead
- Effectively and proactively communicate issues with colleagues and openly adapt your work to the show’s notes and direction
- Work with the Production Department to meet project deadlines and milestones, including assets deliveries weekly quotas, as set by project leads and the production department
- Use proprietary pipeline tools to ensure each asset meets technical standards
Qualifications & Skills:
- 2+ years of shader development experience in the games or film industry
- 2+ years of experience using Maya, Substance Pro, Photoshop, Z-Brush, or equivalents
- 2 + years of shader development in Unreal Engine
- High proficiency modeling in Maya and Zbrush
- Extensive anatomical knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of shaders, physics, and other character-related developments
- Expert understanding and attention to detail in all aspects of UV’s and shading, texturing, and look development
- Understanding of color theory and how lighting affects color
- A good understanding of rigging & animation is a plus
- Must be able to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet team deadlines
- Able to follow supervisor/leads instructions, ensuring assets and shots created are organized and optimized
- Ability to communicate creative and technical ideas
- Excellent visual skills and high attention to detail
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://apply.workable.com/bron-studios/j/8C817FF90A/apply/