Principal Character Artist

Job Description

About Us

Mountaintop is a new game studio creating multiplayer games for players that crave a challenge. We’re an independent, remote-first studio primarily located in the US.

We’re creating the types of games that bring people together — and keep them together for “just one more round.” The types of games that inspired us as kids. The games that become our hobbies, and sometimes our obsessions.

Games are a reflection of the teams that make them. So to make the best games, we’re building a studio that puts the team first — one that’s collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse, and inclusive.

We’d love for you to join us.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Principal Character Artist who’s passionate about building extraordinary new experiences that inspire others. Awesome characters make for great games, so you’ll play a crucial role in bringing our first title to life.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Modeling, texturing, creating UVs, and engine implementation of characters for a game developed with the Unreal Engine
• Directing and providing feedback to 3rd-party vendors to ensure assets are produced at quality
• Solving technical and artistic problems that deliver on project goals
• Review assets to ensure they are technically sound and ready for rigging and animation
• Closely collaborate with production and the rest of the art team to create and maintain a transparent and reliable schedule
• Contributing to a team culture that prides itself on excellence, innovation, trust, and respect

About You

• A love for playing and making amazing games
• A passion for creating amazing character models
• Experience with costume design and character customization
• 6+ years of related industry experience working on games for PC and/or console
• Experience leading or mentoring other artists
• Expert-level knowledge of character modeling and texturing
• Solid understanding of asset optimization techniques/challenges
• Strong portfolio of realistic and stylized characters for games
• Thrive in a team-oriented, creative environment
• Self-motivated, with great time management skills
• Willing to take risks and learn from failure

PLUSES

• Experience working in Unreal
• AAA game development experience a plus
• Experience creating character content for a live service game

Perks (benefits)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (100% of premiums paid)
• 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Unlimited PTO and sick days
• Remote-work Friendly
• Specific perks (benefits) are applicable to regular, full-time employees only (benefits are not applicable to contractors). Benefits are determined by country of residency and are in compliance with local, state, and country regulations.*

SALARY RANGE

• The estimated salary range for this role is $100,000 – $150,000 USD plus equity.
• Individual salary and equity packages are determined based on location, level, relevant education, training, qualifications, and/ or experience.