NVIDIA | Senior Character Artist

About NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios:

Lightspeed Studios, a division of NVIDIA, is at the forefront of creating interactive experiences that blend cutting-edge technology with artistic excellence. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we’re looking for a Senior Character Artist who shares our drive for innovation and quality.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Character Artist, you will play a crucial role in bringing to life the characters that inhabit our games and experiences. We are seeking an individual with a deep understanding of character art, exceptional skills in ZBrush, and proficiency in creating organic forms and detailed textures using Substance Painter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Character Development: Create compelling, realistic characters from concept to final assets. Emphasize lifelike details, unique characteristics, and engaging personalities.
• Sculpting Excellence: Utilize ZBrush to sculpt high-resolution characters, focusing on anatomy, form, and detail.
• Texturing and Materials: Apply advanced skills in Substance Painter to craft detailed textures and materials that bring characters to life.
• Real-Time Implementation: Ensure characters are optimized for real-time environments without compromising artistic integrity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the art, animation, and technical teams to ensure character assets meet technical requirements and artistic vision.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior artists, fostering a collaborative and creative atmosphere.

What We Need To See

• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character art, with a focus on organic modeling and texturing.
• Proficient in ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Experience with real-time character creation and an understanding of performance considerations.
• BS, or Graphic Design, Illustration, 3D Arts with 5+ years’ experience in a character artist role, preferably in the gaming industry or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passionate about character design and staying abreast of industry trends and techniques.

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most hard-working and dedicated people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you’re a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 116,250 CAD – 201,500 CAD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.