Job Description

Lead Character Artist

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  Full-time
  Department: Art
  Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)
  Project: Dagger

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs. Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework. Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we\'re growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase \xe2\x80\x93 Red; as well as two projects in VR technology \xe2\x80\x93 Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio. With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community. If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide. Project Dagger is a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF\xe2\x80\x99s European studios.

• Creating high-quality characters, complex creatures, and weapons both technically and artistically
• Creating and tuning surface shaders for in-game characters
• Working with Animators to ensure the character can be rigged and animated properly
• Qualifications

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing character models and textures as a Senior Character Artist
• Shipped game title experience (credits in at least one AAA title as a Character Artist)
• Ability to create believable characters that are full of life and personality
• Ability to create complex creature types from bipeds to quadrupeds and beyond
• Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models as well as textures.
• Ability to adapt to, and innovate new styles and techniques
• Experience with blendshapes
• Strong organic modeling skills (human faces, clothing, believable creatures)
• Strong hard-surface modeling skills (armor, weapons)
• Very good knowledge of major 3D software packages (Maya, Max, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance)
• High work ethic and self-motivated
• Passion for Games

Additional Information

Canada

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses (up to 20%).
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

US

• 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
• 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
• Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.

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