Outsource Benchmark Character Artist
- Cambridge
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and help create high-quality benchmark assets that serve as the standard for external vendors.
- Assist delivering models on budget, on time, and in the appropriate art style.
- Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall development process.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to promote an environment of excellence.
- Facilitate clear and efficient channels of communication between vendors and our in-house Character Artists.
- Estimate asset requirements accurately, including geometry, texture, and time allocations for outsourced work.
- Draft detailed briefs, specifications, and outsource packages to guide external vendors, with the support of the Outsource Producers and Art Directors.
- Deliver comprehensive and consistent asset feedback to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Previous industry experience with a track record of exceptional art creation.
- Good coordination skills with exceptional verbal and written communication, and ability to share a vision by creating clear briefs for work and provide realistic estimates for each task.
- Experience with translating 2D concepts or reference into 3D character models.
- Making artistic decisions to troubleshoot the transformative process and refine the final 3D design.
- Proven ability across all aspect of character modelling, including anatomical, cloth and hard-surface modelling.
- Proficient in 3D industry standard software like Zbrush, Maya/Max or Blender (Maya preferred).
- Familiarity with the entire real-time character creation pipeline: high-poly sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, texture baking, texture creation, setting up and exporting to game.
- Awareness of the importance of mesh topology, to ensure that character models deform well when animated.
- Adaptable attitude to working across a breadth of art styles, from high-detail realism to cartoon stylisation.