Lead 3D Character Artist required at Tequila Works

Lead 3D Character Artist required at Tequila Works

Studio: Tequila Works

Job Opening: Lead 3D Character Artist

Location: Madrid, Spain

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Model and texture eye-catching 3D characters according to the game style.
  • Make a significant and direct contribution to the creation of 3D characters.
  • Manage and mentor character artists, ensuring they all have clear actionable tasks, goals and regular constructive feedback.
  • Work closely with Directors to define stylistic and technical foundations to help the team understand the project`s visual style and model and texture amazing characters.
  • Maintain team’s quality, efficiency, and consistency across character creation.
  • Define and document workflows and pipelines from the ground up in collaboration with concept art, design, tech art, rigging and animation.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues related to character pipelines and performance.
  • Evangelize, present, and communicate art status of owned projects to the larger Tequila Works organization and the Management Team.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Art-related background/degree.
  • 5+ years’ experience creating stylized character art for video games.
  • Demonstrated experience within cross-discipline strike teams on collaborative assignments.
  • Precise knowledge of anatomy, proportions, stylization, and color.
  • Exceptional visual and technical understanding in sculpting, 3D modeling, retopology,  texturing and rigging.
  • Proficient with 3DSMax, Maya or Blender.
  • Skilled with Zbrush and Substance Painter.
  • Good understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and specifically about character integration.
  • Have a flexible, innovative, and open-minded approach to problem-solving.
  • Self-critical spirit and excellent communication and team-work skills.

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