3D Artist - Characters (Project Based)

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About us:

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About the role:

Thepurposeofthisroleistocreatevisuallyappealingandbelievable3Dcharactersthatsuittheproject'srequirements.

Dependingontheproject'srequirementstheartistcancreatehighlyrealistichumancharactersaswellasfantasticalcharactersorimaginativecreatures.

Hello talented professionals! We're currently looking to expand our pool of talent and invite skilled individuals to join us by applying to this job posting. While specific positions may not be available immediately, we're proactively building a network of qualified candidates for future paid partnerships.

Here's what you can expect:

Profile Preselection:Our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile to ensure it aligns with our requirements and values

Talent Acquisition Interview:Selected candidates will undergo an initial interview to discuss about their experience, skills, and fit for the role.

Online Test:Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment to demonstrate their abilities.

Technical Interview:Finalists will participate in a technical interview to assess their proficiency and compatibility with our team when a project staffing plan is made.

We're committed to finding the best talent to join our growing team, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout this exciting process.

The Quest:

CharacterConceptInterpretation:Translate2Dcharacterconceptsandreferencesintohigh-quality3Dmodelsorsculptswithaccuratefidelitytothe original design andcapturingtheessenceofthecharacter'spersonality,characteristicsandlikeness.

HighPolyModelingandSculpting:Useindustry-standard 3Dmodelingandsculptingsoftwaretocreatedetailedandbelievablecharacterandcreaturemodels,ensuringaccurateanatomy,proportions,likenessandaccuratematerialswhilematchingtheartisticstylerequiredforanyproject.

LowPolyandMidPolyCreation:Create the game-ready 3D model version of any sculpt or high poly, with a clean,optimized,smartlyprioritizedand animationreadytopologywithefficientuvsandachievingthetechnicalandlevelingrequirementsofanyproject.

TexturesCreation:Useindustry-standard softwarelikephotoshopandsubstancepaintertocreateallthehighqualityandhighlydetailedtexturemapsrequiredtoachieveanaccuratematerialsrepresentation,whilematchingtheartisticstylerequiredforanyproject.

RiggingandSkinning:Collaboratewithriggingartiststocreatecharacterrigsthatfacilitaterealisticmovementand animation. Skincharactermodelstorigstoensuresmoothdeformationandarticulationduringanimation.

CharacterAnimation Support:Providesupporttoanimatorsbycreatingblendshapes, correctivemorphtargets, andotherassetsnecessaryforcharacteranimation.Ensurethatcharactermodelsareoptimizedforanimation performance andefficiency.

Characterengineset-up:Together with the technical art team ensure proper integration of the characters in game engine.

CollaborationandTeamwork:CollaboratecloselywiththeArtDirector,producers,artists,technicalartistsandengineerstoensurethatcharacterassetsintegrateseamlesslyintotheoverallprojectvisionandgameplayexperience.

Efficienttimemanagement:Workefficientlytoachievetheestimatedtimesforeachphaseandpunctuallymeetthedeliverydate.

Teamwork:Collaborateandworkcloselywithotherartiststobe aproblemsolverandforeseeandcommunicateontimeanyquality,technicalordeliveryissuethatmayaffectthe project.

Puntuality:Presentyourprogressonadailybasis and/orwhenrequestedandassistontimetoanymeeting,callorcommunicationrequest.

The Skills:

Expertunderstandingofhumanandcreaturesanatomy,proportion,silhouette,topology,clothingphysicsandconstruction

Demonstrateanunderstandingofcharacter-relateddisciplinessuchasmodeling,texturing,shading,riggingandbinding, animation, facial animation, andblendshapes.

Strongpolygonalmodelingskillsbeingabletogenerateclean,efficient,wellintegratedandleveledmodelstotherequirementsofa particularproject.

Proficiencyinindustry-standard 3Dmodeling,sculpting, andtexturingsoftware.

Fullunderstandingofthetechnicalfoundations.

PBRWorkflowandefficient/wellorganizedtexturecreation

Highdegreeofself-direction,butalsoagreatteam-playerwithastrongverbal andwrittencommunication.

Strong knowledge of industry-standard pipelines, workflows and asset exporting process.

Quicklearnerofnewprocessesand software asneeded.

3-5yearsofexperienceinthevideogameindustryand atleast3creditedgames.

SoftwareExpertise

Zbrush

Maya, 3DS Max,blenderorequivalentSoftware

Adobe Photoshop

SubstancePainter

Unrealengine5, Unity,ZbrushandSubstanceDesignerare a plus.

Required Application Materials:

Resume/CV

Coverletter

Reel or Portfoliodemonstratingthe art and technicalskills

The Reward:

Competitive project-based compensation

Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects

Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.

Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.

Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.

Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.

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