Assistant·e à la direction artistique spécialisation personnages / Assistant Art Director Character Art Specialization

Job Description

Gearbox Studio Québec is seeking a bilingual (French and English) and skilled Assistant Art Director with a specialization in character art. This role involves working closely with the art direction team to maintain the visual vision for characters, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the production process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong balance of artistic, technical, and organizational skills, serving as a crucial link between the Art Direction and the Character Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the art direction in defining the visual style of characters.
• Creating style guides and visual references.
• Providing feedback on character designs, modeling, and texturing.
• Collaborating with concept artists, 3D character artists, and animators.
• Assisting in character validation at each production stage.
• Ensuring asset compatibility within the game engine.
• Mentoring character artists to enhance their skills.
• Supporting the organization of meetings and presentations.
• Working with animation, rigging, and VFX teams for smooth character integration.
• Contributing to asset creation for marketing and promotional materials.

Requirements include:

• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, form, and visual storytelling in character design.
• Proficiency in tools such as ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering.
• 7+ years of experience in character production for video games.
• Experience in leadership or mentoring junior artists.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Gearbox Studio Québec offers:

• Opportunity to work on award-winning video game franchises.
• A collaborative and creative work environment.
• The chance to contribute to character development and visual quality.