Principal Character Artist

3 weeks ago


Québec, Canada peoplecanfly Full time

Principal Character Artist
- Full-time
- Project: Undisclosed IP
- Department: Art
- Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)

**Company Description**:
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase - Red; as well as two projects in VR technology - Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group’s portfolio.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
- Creating high-quality characters and creatures and props suitable technically and artistically to project universe
- Working closely with Animators and Technical department to ensure the character fulfills the quality expectations
- Maintaining the production and software pipeline and meeting deadlines

**Qualifications**:

- 8+ years of experience in developing character models and textures as an onsite artist
- Created from scratch outstanding characters in AAA titles
- Strong organic modeling skills (human faces, clothing, believable creatures.)
- Strong hard-surface modeling skills (armor, weapons)
- Ability to create high poly and low poly models as well as textures
- Ability to adapt to, and improve, new styles, techniques, and workflows
- Very good knowledge of major 3D software packages (Maya/Max/Modo/Blender, and ZBrush, marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- High work ethic and self-motivation
- Passion for games

**Nice to have**
- Art education or traditional sculpture, drawing skills are a plus
- Skinning, rigging, animating are a plus
- Sense of body/camera motion is a plus
- Experience with PBR based shaders
- Experience working with Unreal Engine

**Additional Information**:
**What we offer**

**Canada**
- Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
- Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
- 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
- Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
- 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

**Poland**
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
- MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
- Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
- Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
- In-company Polish and English language classes.
- Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

**UK**
- A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
- Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
- Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
- Online Polish and English language classes.
- Access to the pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
- Work in a creative team wit



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