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Lead Character Artist job

Posted: August 09, 2006
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subject: Lead Character Artist , Spacetime Studios

Spacetime Studios is looking for Lead Character Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Lead Character Artist
Manage the character creation team and pipeline. Work closely with the Art Director, Visual Director, and Animation Lead to address all character pipeline needs.

Major Responsibilities:

*Work closely with the art director and visual director to establish the aesthetic, technical, and production standards for character art on the project.

*Make a significant direct contribution to the creation of character art.

*Leads by example. Demonstrates, communicates and exemplifies clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the team.

*Oversees the work of a team of Character Artists on a daily basis, effectively communicating art direction, as well as delivering constructive feedback to work in progress.

*Partner closely with the Art Director, Lead Technical Artist and Lead Animator to deliver an efficient and stable art pipeline.

*Manages, mentors and coaches staff, including writing and delivering annual one-on-one performance evaluations to all direct reports.

*Recognizes and develops talent on the team

*Tool design for character pipeline

*Hire a team of character artists (with Art Director input)

Qualifications:

*A reel demonstrating outstanding 3d modeling, texturing skills

*Experience with 3D Max strongly preferred

*Ability to create and follow a stylized look, while relying on a strong foundation and understanding of anatomy

*Five years as character lead preferred

*Strong knowledge of character rigging / weighting.

*Prior experience leading a team of artists is strongly preferred.

*A significant contribution as a character artist on at least two games strongly preferred.

*Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of a creative team.

*Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

*Ability to prioritize ones own tasks and tasks of others.

*Outstanding coaching and motivational skills

*Must be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure.

*Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced artists.

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Contact info:
http://www.spacetimestudios.com
E-mail: jobs@spacetimestudios.com
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