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Christina Riecke

Recruiter 1 at IDR, Inc.
4.80
from 50 reviews
Job
Character Artist III
Los Angeles, California, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 1/20/25

IDR is seeking a talented and experienced Character Artist III to join one of our top clients in the gaming industry. This is a remote position, ideal for candidates based in Los Angeles. If you are passionate about creating iconic characters and have a keen eye for anatomy, form, and color, we invite you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture that values creativity and technical expertise.

 

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Character Artist III:

 
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to internal and external artists to ensure product quality standards and project art pillars are met

  • Interpret and push concept designs in 3D within technical constraints, optimizing for dynamic animations and deformations

  • Collaborate with other disciplines to create 3D assets that meet all aesthetic, technical, and product standards for premium champion skins

  • Mentor character artists, delivering feedback to aid in their growth

  • Contribute to documentation for best practices, workflow guides, style guides, and process/tutorial guides

  • Occasionally travel overseas to provide training directly to external artists and connect with external teams

Required Skills for Character Artist III:

 
  • 5+ years' experience in the video games industry as a character artist

  • Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, form, and color theory

  • Proficiency in modeling, sculpting, and texturing programs such as Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, ZBrush, Photoshop, and 3DCoat

  • Experience creating high quality, hand-painted stylized characters

  • Experience working with external partners and mentoring artists

  • Interest in international travel for onsite training and conferences

     

What’s in it for you?

 
  • Competitive compensation package

  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

  • Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization

  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture

     

Why IDR?

 
  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row