Wonderstorm is a double threat media studio that creates timeless animated TV series and engaging video games that anchor our entertainment franchises.

Our first franchise, the Emmy Award-winning The Dragon Prince, began as an original animated series on Netflix in 2018. All three seasons have been a Top 10 digital original and are rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The series was recently picked up for four additional seasons. A world-class video game for The Dragon Prince is under development by the same creative team.

And that's where you come in.... We're looking for a hyper-talented Senior 3D Character Artist to help bring our characters to interactive life (and create many new ones!) for our upcoming video game.

What you will do...

Sculpt high-resolution character models in Zbrush, Blender or preferred 3D program
Model characters and creatures utilizing strong technical modeling skills (understanding of clean mesh, topology, animation, UVs, scene organization, etc.)
Review and provide feedback to other character artists and outsourcers at each phase (high poly, low poly, UV, bake, texture)
Push styles, proportions, and silhouettes of characters to work well with the game’s design and camera
Partner closely with the Art Director to ensure a unified look and consistent quality across game characters
Collaborate with concept artists to revise and improve new character designs
Collaborate with animators to create characters that can move and perform believably
Work within multidisciplinary teams to help bring new and existing The Dragon Prince characters to life
Actively contribute to the growth of a startup studio. Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, and contribute to a positive working environment

Qualifications

3+ years in a Character Artist role within the games industry
Ability to model, UV map, and create textures from concept art
Ability to model characters in a range of styles (bonus: experience with stylized/animated characters)
Strong proficiency in Maya or Blender, Zbrush, and Photoshop
Understanding of game technology and pipelines required for creating characters and skins
Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task while managing multiple workflows
Bonus XP: Unreal Engine 4 experience

Wonderstorm Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.