Master Character Art Director

4 weeks ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China Electronic Arts Full time

We are seeking an experienced Master Character Art Director to join our team at Electronic Arts. This role will play a key part in driving and maintaining the high visual quality of models, inspiring and aligning with the project vision.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in AAA game production as a character lead or experienced artist. They will have excellent understanding of human anatomy, hard surface modeling, fabric sculpting, hair creation and texturing. Additionally, they will have advanced knowledge of shape language, silhouette, color theory and be versatile in their skill set for a broad range of art styles.

In this role, you will work closely with the Art Director and other departments to improve the art pipeline. You will also collaborate with Production managers to manage the environment art team's daily activities and detect potential risks in production. The successful candidate will create a fun and inspirational environment while coaching artists by providing reviews, growth plans, and assisting in their skills development.

You will be responsible for delivering feedback to internal and external teams to maintain art style understanding and quality for the Project. We expect you to have expertise in real-time environment creation workflows and a strong curiosity to explore new workflows in the industry.

As a Master Character Art Director, you will be able to polish art quality with other art teams, complete optimization, implementation and debugging pass for the asset with TA team and provide precise and concise feedback by different forms: verbal, written, paint over and presentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 5+ years experience in AAA game production as character lead or experienced artist
  • Excellent understanding of human anatomy, hard surface modeling, fabric sculpting, hair creation and texturing
  • Advanced knowledge of shape language, silhouette, color theory
  • Versatile skill set for a broad range of art styles
  • Experience contributing to creative briefs, visual targets and prototypes
  • Expertise in real-time environment creation workflows
  • Mainstream game engine experience
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. You will also receive free games and access to our state-of-the-art facilities.

About Us

Electronic Arts is a leading video game developer and publisher that inspires the world to play. We bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe. We are committed to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive.

We are proud to offer a holistic approach to our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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