Lead 3d Character Artist Kimberley

Lead 3D character art in a hybrid Kimberley studio role, guiding artists and creating memorable game characters through advanced modeling.Our client seeks an accomplished Lead Character Artist for its game development studio in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. You will direct character creation from concept through final in-game asset delivery. The role combines team leadership, artistic direction, technical guidance, and close collaboration with concept artists, designers, and art directors.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor character artists through feedback and technical guidanceOversee sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, texturing, and rigging preparationDefine character aesthetics with designers and art directorsMaintain style guides and technical character art pipelinesReview assets, resolve challenges, and manage production schedulesRequirements:
Six years of professional video game character art experienceTwo years in a lead or supervisory rolePortfolio demonstrating 3D modeling, texturing, anatomy, and formExpert ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop proficiencyUnreal Engine or Unity, PBR, rigging, and optimization experienceBring leadership, 3D modeling mastery, and production expertise to high-quality character assets for upcoming game titles.
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