Lead Character Artist
United States, Remote
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Insomniac games is looking for its next Lead Character Artist. In this role you'll be responsible for responsible for leading and inspiring a team of Character Artists to deliver exceptional quality character content to the high visual standard and project style as defined by the Art Director. Manages up to 4 direct reports, ensuring their creative output meets director goals and project timelines, while maintaining quality standards and well-being. Manages offsite contractors and vendors to ensure project deadlines are upheld to the appropriate standard. If this is the opportunity that you have been looking for, please read on:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Â
- Manages a small team of direct reports (typically no more than 4 artists), which includes regular 1 on 1s, constructing performance reviews, goals, and managing their career growth and well-being.
- Collaborates with the Art Director to establish the visual style and quality bar, ensuring alignment with the overall tone and vision of the assigned project.
- Communicates the visual design and development of characters through art specifications, style guides, and reference material while ensuring quality is maintained.
- Collaborates with the Character Art Manager and Project Management to develop and maintain an asset schedule that aligns with overall production timelines.
- Evaluates the Character Art teamâs Jira queues in consultation with Project Managers.
- Identifies assets for External Development and reviews and approves ExDev asset briefs and final products.
- Collaborates with Design, Animation and Visual Effects departments to meet the highest visual quality and gameplay standards.
- Contributes with direct asset creation as needed, demonstrating hands-on leadership and technical proficiency.
- Implements new production methods to improve the performance and efficiency of the Character Art team.
- Maintains a strong understanding of âŚ
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- Manage team performance
Animation Collaboration HLSL Innovation Jira Leadership Maya Perforce Production Methods Project Management Team Leadership Technical Proficiency Visual design Visual Effects
Experience5 years
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