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Visual Concepts · 6 days ago

Character Artist, Heads (Temp) - NBA 2K

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios, known for creating critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking an experienced Character Artist to join their character team, responsible for creating photorealistic game models and collaborating with various teams to enhance workflows.

Online GamesPC GamesVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create photorealistic real-time game models including UVs and textures (e.g. photorealistic likeness workflows)

Experience or coursework involving hair creation (e.g., cards, grooms, or strand-based workflows)

Assist with art asset integration into game engine

Collaborate with the art team to improve workflows

Work closely with the Tech Art team, and other dependent departments, throughout the character production process

Execute on feedback from art directors to refine your work

Qualification

Character modelingPhotorealistic textures3D software proficiencySubstance PainterZbrushMudboxGame engine renderingMultitaskingSharingLove for video gamesLove for sportsCollaboration

Required

3+ years working in modeling for films or games

Have a portfolio of work demonstrating strong proficiency of character modeling

Experience with a modern 3D software package (Maya, 3DStudioMax, etc)

Ability to produce photorealistic models and textures

Experience with Substance Painter and Photoshop

Experience using Zbrush or Mudbox

Experience rendering in game engine

Thorough understanding of character art pipelines with a strong interest in furthering next gen techniques

Ability to work and multitask under AAA-gaming timelines

You have a deep love of learning and sharing knowledge with others

Love for video games (not just ours!)

Preferred

Love for sports a plus!

Benefits

Bonus

Equity awards

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Visual Concepts

Visual Concepts is a videogame development company. It is a sub-organization of 2K.

Founded in 1988

Novato, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.vcentertainment.com

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