Character Artist

Overview
Hi-Rez Studios is an industry leading video game developer located in Alpharetta, GA.

Working on SMITE 2, join our creative team as an Associate Character Artist and bring captivating characters to life through stunning 3D and 2D artistry!

In this role, you will help bring characters in SMITE 2 to life. Your expertise in building character art through modeling, texturing and materials, will be vital in shaping memorable characters and skins. We are seeking passionate artists eager to push the boundaries of the characters we create and contribute to bringing over content from SMITE to a new generation of fans.

Duties

• Develop high-quality 3D character models, ensuring anatomical accuracy, expressive detail, and strong appeal using tools like ZBrush, 3ds Max, Blender, and Maya
• Create compelling textures and materials with Substance Painter, Photoshop, and other digital art software to bring characters to life and push visual appeal
• Using Substance Painter to convert older assets from SMITE into SMITE 2, adding visual fidelity and improvements where necessary
• Collaborate with producers, artists, animators, and other developers using Unreal Engine 5 to make sure we create stunning characters while staying aligned on goals, scope and time constraints
• Apply color theory and design principles to create appealing characters and PRISMS that resonate with fans and the overall project aesthetic
• Be open to learning proprietary techniques and adopt flexible workflows in order to balance between creating the best quality assets while meeting deadlines and patch milestones

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience creating AAA quality character assets for games, film or animation
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional character designs with animatable topology
• Proven experience in character modeling, texturing, and materials within a professional environment or portfolio demonstrating high-quality digital art production
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, proportion, and stylization techniques applicable across various artistic styles. Conceptual design skills are a plus as well.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software including Substance Painter, 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine 5
• Experience working with version control systems like Perforce to manage collaborative projects effectively
• Ability to grow and adapt to evolving project needs by applying artistic skills with production, time, and other problem-solving constraints
• Team player able to collaborate with a small team and work well under pressure

Embark on a creative journey where your talent transforms ideas into visually stunning characters that captivate audiences and SMITE players. We value innovation, technical skill, and artistic passion—join us to shape the future of the SMITE universe!

Pay: $69,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship to be authorized to work in the US?
• This position is an in office position. Please confirm that you understand that you must be willing to work in office.

Experience:

• creating quality character assets: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Alpharetta, GA 30022 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alpharetta, GA 30022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person