SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST

Job Description

Traega Entertainment is looking for a Senior Character Artist with the artistry to invite players into new worlds and breathe life into the living things that make them matter.

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This is a full-time position in the Nashville, Tennessee area working on a new PC/Console franchise. 

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We understand that the lingering effects of the COVID-19 outbreak may delay the ability to relocate for some candidates. The safety of our employees and their families come first, and we although we continue to monitor the situation, the expectation is that you will come and work with us in our new and spacious studio in the Nashville area.

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Responsibilities

• Create exquisite high poly models of characters, creatures, vehicles, equipment, and props

• Creation of game ready meshes with efficient UV layouts

• Authoring thoughtful textures and materials

• Actively collaborate and communicate with other departments

• Importing optimized assets to engine and maintaining them through iteration

• Mentor other artists

• Help refine character creation pipeline to find efficiencies and maximize quality

Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry standard software such as ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter and related tools

• Superb grasp of anatomy

• Demonstrated ability to work with organic and hard surface forms

• Firm understanding of PBR workflow

• Excellent ability to create highly efficient real time assets

• Autonomous and proactive sensibilities

• Developed communication skills and a desire to evolve and refine your craft

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Pluses

• Shipped titles in Unreal Engine 4

• Examples of more than one artistic style

• Experience with character customization systems

• Experience with other areas of development

• Perspective on shifting tools, workflows, techniques and quality bars in the industry

• Additional skills and competencies that could benefit a game development team

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Benefits

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• Small independent studio that is self-funded (no VCs, outside investors, or publishers) 

• Aggressive Profit Sharing program

• Highly collaborative and creative work environment

• Emphasis on work-life balance with 35 hour work weeks and an anti-crunch culture

• Flexible workdays with Core Hours from 10am-3pm

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available

• High quality of life in Nashville, TN and living in Franklin, TN

• The Nashville area is a growing economic location

• Excellent public school system

How to Apply

• Email: jobs@traega.com

• Include:

  • "Application: Senior Character Artist" in the subject line

  • Resume

  • Portfolio/relevant work examples