NCSOFT West is hiring a
Lead Character Artist in United States

Summary

The job is for a Lead Character Artist with at least 7 years of experience in the gaming industry. The role involves leading character art teams, creating high-quality 3D models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining visual consistency of characters. The position is open to remote work in specific states or onsite/hybrid/flex at the office in Bellevue, WA.

Requirements

• A proven track record as a high-level 3D character artist with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the gaming industry, including leadership roles
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to asset and game creation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• A strong portfolio showcasing your character modeling and texturing skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience in guiding a team of artists
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and knowledge of PBR workflows
• A genuine passion for video games and a deep understanding of what makes characters engaging to players
• A willingness to adapt to evolving project requirements and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and creative environment

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented 3D character artists, both internal and external, setting the bar for character design quality
• Create high-quality 3D character models from concept to completion, ensuring they are optimized for real-time rendering while maintaining a high level of visual fidelity
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Concept Artists, Game Designers, Engineers, and Animators to bring characters to life
• Work with the Art Director to define and maintain the visual style and consistency of the game's characters
• Help push the current expectations and standards of character pipelines as well as maximize efficiency and quality while keeping up with industry best practices
• Work with the Art Manager to help provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to other artists

Benefits

• Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential
• The role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave