Lead Character Artist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Character Artist to guide their character creation team in Bristol . You will be responsible for overseeing the development of high-quality, compelling characters that bring our projects to life. This role requires a strong artistic sensibility, technical proficiency, and excellent leadership skills to mentor the team and ensure artistic consistency and excellence. Join a creative studio where you can make a significant impact on the visual quality and appeal of our characters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of character artists, setting artistic direction and providing constructive feedback.
• Oversee the creation of high-fidelity 3D character models, including sculpting, retopology, texturing, and rigging preparation.
• Ensure all character assets meet the project's aesthetic goals, technical requirements, and performance budgets.
• Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to establish character designs and pipelines.
• Develop and enforce character art pipelines, standards, and best practices.
• Manage character art tasks, timelines, and resource allocation for the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in 3D character art , with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional character modeling, texturing, and sculpting skills.
• Expertise in industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Deep understanding of anatomy, form, proportion, and material definition.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and character rigging/implementation is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for creative leadership and professional growth.
• Access to advanced sculpting and rendering tools.
• A collaborative studio culture in Bristol with exciting projects.