About this role
We are looking for a highly talented and motivated full-time Senior Character Artist to play a key role across a wide variety of cross-platform projects at the Brisbane studio.
Your contribution to the team will be pivotal in generating high-quality character models for the project, while also ensuring seamless integration in accordance with technical limitations and artistic vision.
You'll collaborate with a seasoned team known for consistently delivering quality products. The ideal candidate should showcase outstanding attention to detail, a strong creative aptitude, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
As a Senior Character Artist with us, you will:
Contribute to the overall art vision for characters, ensuring consistency and quality.Ensure all character art production is completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.Create clear documentation and technical guides to share workflow knowledge, best practices, and artistic techniques with the team.Prototype new technologies and workflows on target platforms, and assist in defining budgets for character art production.Create a substantial portion of character assets, taking them from initial concept through to final implementation and testing.Collaborate closely with Art, Design, and Code departments to gather requirements and ensure clear understanding of character needs.Work within the Character Team, reporting directly to the Art Lead and receiving regular art direction. What you need to succeed:
At least 5 years of professional production experience.An understanding of how game-play and real-time issues can affect a Senior Artist’s work, and the ability to develop techniques to compensate for such.Strong understanding of the impact of lighting in real-time.The ability to create game-ready assets that work well within the given technical limitations.Strong understanding 3D applications, Maya, Zbrush and Substance Painter.An excellent understanding of the full pipeline for getting Character assets into a game engineEnjoy working across multiple disciplines.Mentoring and guiding the more junior members of the team.Capability of conveying important information to all relevant departments in the work including designers, graphics programmers, production staff, and Lead artists.Bonus Unreal knowledge.Perks & benefits:
A flexible work model that supports work–life balanceSubsidised car parkingOngoing learning and development opportunities to support career growthAn employee referral program with generous bonusesPrivate health insurance and fitness subsidiesAccess to employee mental health and wellbeing supportPaid parental leaveChildcare assistanceA dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chairAdditional paid leave, including: Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women’s health leaveFree coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfastFriday social drinks with friendly game tournamentsA stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games roomExclusive Gameloft-branded merchandiseOur studio mascot — Mr Hendricks, the friendly Dachshund who proudly guards the studio We can’t wait to find our next great talent!
Please submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable).
If you want to join a team that values its people and makes really cool games, we want to hear from you!
Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.