Striking Distance Studios continues to grow. We are looking for talented developers with experience working on large-scale, live service games to join us in our San Ramon studio.

What we need:

Striking Distance Studios is seeking a talented Lead Character Artist to join our growing team working on a AAA project in the PUBG Universe.

Responsibilities:

• Create realistic 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications.
• Sculpt/model UV & texture and integrate both high & low polygon meshes in a PBR pipeline.
• Verify the quality of objects in the game and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction.
• Work with Technical Artists to maintain and improve Character Art pipeline
• Monitor the quality of outsourced character assets to ensure technical and artistic integrity.
• Provide proxy models for early game integration
• Manage and mentor other character artists.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ games industry experience
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop.
• Expert knowledge of ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques (shaders, PBR, normal, displacement etc.)
• Strong portfolio showing 3D art skills and demonstrating a high level of artistic creativity.
• Strong high & low resolution modeling and texturing skills.
• Familiarity with game development cycle.
• Good understanding of human anatomy