What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blind Squirrel is hiring: Sr. Character Artist, Irvine in Irvine position at Blind Squirrel?
Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We currently have studio locations in Irvine, California; Austin, Texas; and Auckland, New Zealand.
Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG, but we recognize that talent is a product of hard work, resilience, and a growth mindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To us, diversity isn't a metric—it's a must!
This is a full-time hybrid position based in Irvine, CA with an onsite requirement of three days per week.
The salary range being considered for this role is $93,000-$110,000. The specified salary range pertains to Southern California, and the actual amounts may differ based on experience, performance, and location. These salary ranges do not apply to locations outside the United States.
Senior Character Artist at BSG
You have a deep understanding of the character artist pipeline, complemented by a refined skill set, honed through experience on numerous AAA titles. You are recognized as a dependable developer with the insight to know when to seek feedback. You welcome challenges, setting high standards for yourself and delivering high-quality work consistently.
While your influence is vital to the department's success and you provide mentorship to junior developers, modeling characters, creatures, and assets remains your core focus. You excel in independent work but also value collaboration through teamwork.
Role and Responsibilities
Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join us in creating compelling and immersive character art for an upcoming project.
Supported by the Art Director and project leads, you will help realize the character-centric aesthetic goals of the project and execute high-quality assets for both character design and organic modeling in a collaborative environment.
As a Senior Character Artist at BSG, you will contribute to the project by creating realistic, high-quality character assets, collaborating with the art and design teams to ensure consistency and adherence to the visual style.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the creation of realistic, highly detailed character art and organic assets using current industry standard software and methods.
- Design and model realistic hair with Xgen / Hair / Fur, optimizing for natural movement and performance.
- Generate clean, animation-ready topology optimized for performance across platforms.
- Collaborate with production to define tasks, set realistic schedules, and ensure timely delivery of assets.
- Optimize character assets for performance, implementing LODs and other techniques.
- Manage and organize character assets within project directories and version control systems.
- Contribute to the development and optimization of the character art pipeline, defining and documenting processes, workflows, and best practices for reference and training purposes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve visual and functional goals.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior artists, helping to elevate the overall quality of the team’s output.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Preferred Skills
Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location.
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Salary : $93,000 - $110,000