Lead Character Artist

About Redhill Games

Redhill Games makes accessible and high-quality video games for a global audience.

We believe in teamwork, trusting the talent and taking smart risks to make extraordinary games for our players.

Position

We are looking for a Lead Character Artist to join the core game development team.
This person will have a key role in establishing the look, design and creation of the characters that populate the game worlds. The right candidate has the passion in crafting iconic characters and skills produce stunning, high quality and efficient AAA game content.

Responsibilities

• Leading the character art team in development of high-quality AAA characters
• Modeling, texturing and implementation of real-time character models
• Contributing to the references, concepts, and art direction, while also having the initiative to take the work further independently
• Working closely with the team and external partners to ensure that quality is consistent and cohesive

Your qualification

• Shipped a PC/Console title as a Lead Character Artist
• 5+ years of experience in AAA game development (PC and/or console)
• You have the passion to create designs fit for a first-person shooter game
• Demonstrated ability in designing and crafting believable characters
• You have proficient knowledge of Unreal Engine, Maya / Modo / MudBox / ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter or equivalent package.

Will be a plus

• Understanding of industrial and product design
• Interest and understanding of believable military aesthetics and designs
• You have excellent understanding of form, shape, structure, and anatomy
• Strong traditional art skills such as painting, drawing or sculpting
• Experience with modular character sets

What we offer

• We have a great team of passionate game developers so you will not be alone!
• We value character – we are all different but have a common purpose. We respect each other’s talent and contribution 
• We are very international – in the team we already have representatives of 20 countries!
• We speak the same language – Yes, it’s English! Among other languages we have Finnish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese and Greek
• We love, play and develop games – you will always have someone to play with!
• Our office is conveniently located downtown Helsinki, with tons of options for transportation, shops and restaurants all within reach 
• If Finland is not your base, we will help you relocate and you will get to love the country of Moomins, Santa and coffee!
• Last but not least – we offer competitive compensation and good benefits!