Character Artist

El Ranchito is currently looking for a qualified Mid/Senior-level Character Artist to join our team at our Madrid or Barcelona facilies as soon as possible. Remote work won't be possible this time.

Description: Character/Creature Artists are responsible for creating three-dimensional CG Characters to be painted, enveloped, and animated by the creature development team. Modelers will work from references which may include photographs, scan data, blueprints and/or concept designs.Primary responsibilities:

• Creating character/creature models as briefed and/or in line with reference materials
  
• Collaborate with Lead artists to create the desired experience and style of characters and vanity.
  
• Build the geometric structure of the object and ensures that the model will satisfy the requirements of the production
  
• Assist fellow artists in discovering techniques for creating shapes and surfaces that are suitable for animation
  
• In building creatures, the artist must incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, advanced texturing shading skills, and a basic understanding of animation
  
• Builds the geometry of computer graphic models, with an understanding of how the geometry will be used in the production process
  
• Presenting models for progress review to Leads, Supervisors, and clients
  
• Ensuring consistency of UV mapping
  
• Communicating with other departments and production to ensure that the model meets relevant requirements
  
• Making changes or updates to models as required
  
• Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
  
• Staying on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality
  

Requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter and Mari.
  
• Excellent knowledge of real-time modeling techniques, shaders, PBR, displacement, etc.
  
• Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills, including illustration, and sculptural abilities, as a plus
  
• Proven experience creating digital creatures or characters in a feature film or production environment
  
• Efficient with layout of UVs and awareness of texture requirements
  
• Able to interpret and follow reference material to create clean, highly detailed, and accurate models
  
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high-pressure environment
  
• Fluent in Spanish and English language skills, spoken and in writing
  
• Eligible to work in Spain
  

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