Character Artist

Description

We are looking for a character artist that shares our passion for creating worlds and the characters and creatures that fill it. This person will have a talent for creating the high res sculpt as well as the final, low res in-game model. They will join in brainstorming sessions applying their skills and vision to the heroes and horrors of Tyria. They will be self-motivated, collaborative and dedicated to the creative process.   

With multiple gaming awards such as: 2012 Time Magazine’s #1 Game of the year, Gamespot’s PC game of the year and countless other awards to their name, this multi-award winning business employs about 300 people and is taking the MMO gaming world by storm.  With 3 Million players and growing since launch, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the art team to the next level by growing Guild Wars 2 worldwide success. 

Responsibilities

• Create high-resolution character models in Zbrush or Mudbox
• Create low-resolution game models including uv’s, and textures using Maya and Photoshop
• Collaborate with designers, animators, concept artists and other teams to bring a shared vision to life                                                                                   

Qualifications

• Proactive collaborator and problem solver
• Attention to artistic and technical detail
• Experience modeling game-ready characters
• Skilled in Zbrush or Mudbox and Max or Maya and Photoshop
• A good understanding of anatomy
• Ability to take direction and offer suggestions on technique and best practices
• Traditional and digital art skills
• Able to match the Guild Wars art style and quality level

Desirable

• Game development experience and a passion for the process
• Dedicated gamer and fantasy/sci-fi geek
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This is a full time on-site position at our studio in Bellevue, Washington. A casual, friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and more are all part of what makes ArenaNet a great place to work. Please include links to your current portfolio when applying.