Senior Character Artist

Job Description

Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Character Artist to join their Warframe team. The successful candidate will be part of a small team working on a demanding art project, where they will be challenged to explore their creative and technical skills in a constantly evolving environment. The company is always improving work practices through technical updates and workflow techniques.Role involves:

• Realizing the overall artistic vision of characters based on designs, concepts, and descriptions.
• Designing, modeling, and texturing high-quality 3D characters.
• Collaborating with Art and Design leads to create technically sound, engaging, and memorable characters.
• Working with the Art Director and project Character Art Lead to create an efficient pipeline.
• Multitasking effectively and prioritizing competing demands.
• Supporting and mentoring other artists.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience creating characters for game development.
• Professional experience with software like Maya or Max, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Designer.
• Knowledge of skinning/rigging constraints and optimization.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles and iterate across projects.
• Exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy.
• Ability to deliver finished assets with tight deadlines.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for video games.

Digital Extremes offers:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities.
• Excellent benefits and paid time off.
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Virtual access to mental wellness and healthcare services.
• Professional development and career support.
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies.
• Employee events and team-building exercises.