Senior Character Artist Avalanche Studios

The Position
Avalanche Studios Group and its division Avalanche Studios are looking for a Senior Character Artist to join a top-tier, experienced team to help craft our next cutting edge AAA open-world game. Avalanche Studios is the division dedicated to ambitious, externally published, AAA open world games like Just Cause, Mad Max and Rage 2.

You will develop art content for characters and contribute exceptional quality art to the game. You will work closely with the Lead Artist to ensure the future success of art creation and to help continue our high quality.

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in the game industry
- Solid knowledge of human and animals anatomy
- Good understanding of hard surface modeling
- Excellent skills in Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter and Z-brush or equivalent
- A strong sense of asset ownership though the art pipeline, taking full responsibility for assets from initial creation to implementation in the final product
- Previously created character and creature models for one or more published AA or AAA games
- Ability to create highly unique characters based on existing concept art or briefs.
- Ability to quickly iterate on designs and build upon existing work to create new directions or variants.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- You have an excellent artistic ability and you are driven to find the right visual feeling and quality in your work.


Beneficial Qualifications

- Passion for playing and making games
- Experience creating character concept
- Technical art skills such as rigging and skinning
- Experience using multiple engines and tool chains
- Blender knowledge is a plus


Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please register below with a detailed resume, link to a portfolio and cover letter. A portfolio is required demonstrating all aspects of your skills. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden.