[Bluehole Studio] 3D Character Artists (Lead / Senior) - Project V

The role

This person will define character art direction and manage the full character production pipeline for a new PUBG IP shooter project. They will lead AAA-level character creation, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments to implement game-ready results.

What you will do

• Define project character art direction and set quality standards
• Lead AAA character production from modeling to engine application
• Collaborate with Art Director and other disciplines like animation and TA
• Improve character production pipelines and workflows
• Review work and provide feedback to team members and outsource artists
• Manage project schedules, resources, and task priorities
• Implement optimized characters considering technical constraints
• Design structures for consistent results as a Lead

Required qualifications

• Experience as a character artist in AAA/AA games or equivalent projects
• Experience with at least one commercialized project
• High understanding of character art in general
• Deep understanding of human anatomy, form, proportion, clothing, and material expression
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance Painter
• Experience with game engines like Unreal or Unity
• Team leading or mentoring experience
• Experience communicating clearly and solving problems in collaborative environments
• No disqualification for overseas business trips
• Experience taking responsibility for art quality and results at a project or team level for Leads

Nice to have

• Experience with famous IPs or global level projects
• Experience defining character styles or art direction
• Outsource/vendor management and feedback experience
• Character pipeline construction or improvement experience
• Visual implementation experience in engines such as PBR, shader, and lighting
• Deep expertise in specific areas like clothing or hair
• Multi-platform (PC/Console) development experience
• Experience contributing to team building, hiring, and organizational growth for Leads

Before you apply

• Document screening > Practical interview > Final interview > Employment
• Hiring may close early if excellent talent is recruited
• Portfolio and self-introduction are required
• False statements in the application may lead to withdrawal of the employment offer

About the company

Bluehole Studio is a game production studio that opened a new chapter in MMORPG and aims to provide fun and impressed experiences to global users.