Position Overview

Echtra Games is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join our growing team on a new premium cross platform ARPG project. The Character Artist will turn 2D concept art and references into in-game models of creatures and characters, including face, hair, clothing, and other relevant assets. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work both independently and in cooperation with the Art Director, artists, and game designers to support the artistic vision of our project.

Echtra Games is a medium sized and growing game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules!

Main Responsibilities

• Sculpt high-resolution 3D creatures, characters, and equipment.
• Model, UV, and texture organic and hard surface 3D assets for use in real-time game engine.
• Work with other departments to keep artwork stylistically consistent.
• Modify and improve existing game assets.
• Provide feedback to outsource partners and implement assets into Unreal 4.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of 3D character creation with realistic materials and details.
• 5+ years of industry experience in games as a Character Modeler with at least one shipped title.
• Expertise with Maya or similar 3D modeling software.
• Expertise using ZBrush, Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy.
• Strong problem solving skills and a good eye for character design, including posing, lighting, composition and color theory.
• Strong understanding of both PBR texture/material workflows and stylized texture painting techniques.
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
• Able to take direction from the Leads and Supervisors and feedback from the Directors.

Pluses

• AAA console/PC titles shipped.
• Experience using Substance Designer.
• Experience with RPG character customization systems.
• Knowledge of the real-time engine constraints.
• Ability to model accurate likenesses.
• Traditional drawing and sculpting skills.
• Hard surface modeling.
• Groom hair systems for games.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care (US)
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

The pay range for this position in  California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,100 and $134,000 per year. 

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.   Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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