Job Requisition Number:
35907
Job Title:
Senior Character Artist
Employment Status:
Full Time - Benefits
Department:
Art
Job Description:
Relic Entertainment, award winning developers of Homeworld, Dawn of War and the highest rated RTS of all time, Company of Heroes, is looking for an experienced and motivated SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST to join our team. Experience freedom of creativity and know your contribution is valued and recognized - by the Relic team, and also by gamers and industry experts around the globe.
Relic Entertainment is looking for an exceptional Character Artist for Dawn of War 2. The candidate must have extensive experience modeling and texturing a variety of human and non-humanoid characters at a very senior level.
Applicants should submit both 2D and 3D work. A portfolio web link is preferred. When applying online please include jpeg examples of your work.
The Senior Artist position contributes at a very high level to the product and Relic as a whole. The Senior Artist should regularly be setting examples of communication, initiative, teamwork, and productivity while working to upgrade the skill and knowledge of the team and Art Department through mentoring, education, and direction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make creative decisions independently that fit into the existing art direction
- Understand and work within the designated art direction
- Help to define the art direction early in a project
- Produce 2D & 3D art within specified art budgets
- Work with a minimal amount of direction
- Provide active and on-going communication regarding the quality of the assets, game design, tools, pipelines and processes
- Define the visual quality of a portion of a project. (ex. Characters)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree/diploma in one art discipline or equivalent experience (3D animation, illustration, painting, design etc)
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a proficiency in 2D and 3D, with examples of life drawing and/or character designs that demonstrate a strong understanding of human and non human anatomy
- Portfolio should also demonstrate the individual has a trained eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling
- Talent for light, shade, color and detail in creating texture maps.
- An understanding of Warhammer 40000 is a plus
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and a link to your work to jobs@relic.com