[Dungeons & Dragons PC Console] Senior 3D Character Artist

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate 3D Character Artist to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/console project. This innovative game will blend the features of action-RPG/survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.

As part of a team based in Montreal, you will help shape the look and feel of the game’s characters and contribute to building a world full of life and personality.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Help define and develop the visual style, contributing ideas and supporting art direction throughout production.
• Collaborate on the implementation of new techniques and automation processes to improve the character production pipeline.
• Create high- and low-resolution characters under next-gen constraints.
• Creating characters, fantasy creatures, and monsters.
• Perform UV mapping, texturing, and material balancing on both organic and hard-surface models.

Requirements

• Understanding of the technical constraints of cross-platform (consoles/PC/mobile) production
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and character structure.
• Proficiency in stylized hair creation techniques (not using hair cards).
• Expertise in 3D modeling tools (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.).
• Expert use of production software such as ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of the hand-painted texture techniques and experience with PBR pipelines.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques (normal, AO, cavity, roughness, metalness, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and translate 2D concepts/sketches into high-quality 3D models.
• Production experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Understanding rigging and shader requirements is a plus.
• Shader creation experience in Unity is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Substance Designer, 3D Coat, and Marmoset Toolbag is also a plus.

Profile

• Ability to adapt to a wide range of graphical styles
• Passion for video games
• Strong knowledge of the visual arts (architecture, design, film, comics, games, etc.)
• Open-minded and curious
• Self-critical
• Organized, efficient, and independent
• Great attitude towards feedback, and a desire to constantly improve