Lead Character Artist

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Snowed In Studios Full time
Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada.

As part of the Keywords Studios' team, we are using our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content.

In doing so, we enable our clients who are operating in complex and fast-moving environments to remain lean and agile and to focus on creating and monetizing the most engaging experiences.

We are trusted and relied upon by many of the world's leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development, and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry-leading service lines every step of the way.


We are currently looking for experienced Character Artists for a Lead-level role that specializes in creating realistic clothing for characters in Marvelous Designer and/or stylized character sculpting.

You will work as a key member of our art team creating high-quality realistic character outfits.

This position requires a keen eye for detail as well as a strong sense of design mixed with video game art production methods.


Requirements:

  • Proficiency in using Marvelous Designer is a must
  • Strong character portfolio with an emphasis on clothing
  • Experience with the following programs: 3DS Max, Maya, Zbrush
  • 2 + years in game character modeling
  • Selfmotivation, good communications skills, and a great teamplayer attitude
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles common in game production

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
  • Generous leave policies including 3 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave topup and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
  • RRSP Matching and Employee Stock Purchase Programs
  • Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
  • The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family

Additional Information:
Office Location: 250 City Center Ave, Ottawa, Ontario

  • Primary Working Language: English
  • Snowed In Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrierfree recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process._

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