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teamLFG

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Do you have a passion for how 3D character art enhances gameplay clarity, supporting players in making split-second decisions, and how character design can ignite both fandom and strategic depth?

That's No Moon Entertainment

OR · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

We're seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces that blend exploration ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

OR · On-site +1

$170K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Producer for Party and Puzzle Games, you will be at the forefront of our game ... Strong understanding of game development - Design, Programming, Art, Audio, Localization, QA, ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

OR · On-site +1

$170K - $250K/yr

As a Senior Producer for Party and Puzzle Games, you will be at the forefront of our game ... Strong understanding of game development - Design, Programming, Art, Audio, Localization, QA, ...

teamLFG

OR

As a Senior Online Game Services Engineering Lead for teamLFG, you will design and build the core services that take our game from prototype to production, from gathering requirements to ...

Rushdown Studios

Senior Game Build Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$125K - $150K/yr

Design and develop CI/CD pipelines for game builds and deployments. * Automate game asset packaging and distribution workflows. * Optimize build times and artifact management for large game projects.

teamLFG

OR

$120.90K - $126.90K/yr

Do you think a lot about how art impacts gameplay, how character design can enable fan cosplays, or how character poses and environments speak to different cultures all around the world? As the ...

teamLFG

Staff Gameplay Designer

OR · On-site +1

... game design can create player surprise and laughter. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE * Experience as a Senior ... combat/character systems. * Experience hiring, training, mentoring, and managing peer and junior ...

Netflix

OR

$122.40K - $161.30K/yr

The Role Senior Gameplay Engineer The Senior Gameplay Engineer is responsible for the management, design, and implementation of game systems. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance for ...

Rush Street Interactive

Game Designer, Mathematician

OR · Remote

$154.80K/yr

The Game Designer, Mathematician is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing the ... Design and define the functional mechanics for original online casino games, including base game ...

Netflix

Senior Design Program Manager, Games Platform

OR · On-site +1

$115.90K - $116.40K/yr

About The Role The Netflix XD Operations team is seeking a Senior Design Program Manager to join ... Experience with game consumer platforms and game development workflows * 7+ years of applicable ...

Netflix

Senior Design Program Manager, Games Platform

OR · On-site +1

$115.90K - $116.40K/yr

About The Role The Netflix XD Operations team is seeking a Senior Design Program Manager to join ... The Must-Haves Experience with game consumer platforms and game development workflows 7+ years of ...

PlayStation Global

OR

Creative Design & Implementation * Drive Audio best practices across all PlayStation Studios titles ... Minimum of 6 shipped AAA games in a senior sound leadership role. * Proven record of managing ...

Netflix

OR

$230K - $360K/yr

Whether you are having strategic conversations with Netflix Product or font conversations with game ... Experience leading large-scale technical and cross-functional programs from design to delivery

Netflix

OR

$230K - $360K/yr

Whether you are having strategic conversations with Netflix Product or font conversations with game ... design to delivery Working knowledge of industry-standard localization tools Understanding of ...

Nvidia

OR · Hybrid

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than ... We are now looking for a Senior ASIC Design Engineer. NVIDIA is seeking Senior ASIC Design ...

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3D Character Art Lead

teamLFG

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Are you driven to create games that engage players in a vibrant community? Would you like to contribute to a visually stunning world where art not only captivates but reinforces the mission of the game? Do you have a passion for how 3D character art enhances gameplay clarity, supporting players in making split-second decisions, and how character design can ignite both fandom and strategic depth? Join us at teamLFG!

As the 3D Character Art Lead at teamLFG, you will guide and help create art with the team from pre-production to production and beyond on our innovative new IP!

Your leadership will shape memorable characters that uphold gameplay fairness and clarity. You'll mentor your team with your extensive experience and keen eye for detail, ensuring every art decision enhances the gameplay space. Your efforts will exhilarate players and elevate the setting and tone for a new standard in PlayStation games.

As a leader for the character art team, you'll demonstrate a balance of artistic expertise with a player-first mindset, stretching beyond your role as you collaborate with a passionate, cross-discipline team dedicated to having a positive impact on players as we bring this new world to life.

We seek candidates who appreciate being part of a cohesive and supportive team with a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead 3D character art and coordinate work with a multidisciplinary team accountable for character-building, including but not limited to narrative and design

Mentor and inspire a talented team of artists through all phases of production

Foster a safe culture for growth, feedback and coaching to encourage strong creative debate

Create strong processes and scalable art workflows that force multiply the team's efforts and define a high art quality bar, internally and externally with partner studios

Inspire and motivate the team with craft and process advisement

Embrace "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator

Develop internal and external style guides and workflows, and manage teams through creation of game assets

Be accountable to the art director visual goals and directions

Required Skills:

Deep understanding of the character art decisions that matter to competitive players in action or fighting games

Proven experience in early AAA game development leadership role(s)

Experience in leading art teams that include but not limited to 3D character art, character customization, NPC

Demonstrated skills and deep understanding of stylized art and style adaptability

Expert knowledge in Maya, Blender or Max, Substance

Expert knowledge in Unreal Engine

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail

Strategic and critical thinking skills with a proactive, investigative mindset

Help created or established character customization in Unreal and scaled content with outsourcing companies

Nice-to-have Skills:

Platformer genre development experience

Experience working on a game with a high angle isometric camera perspective

Experience leading multiple teams on a live game ("game as a service")

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