Character Outsourcing Artist at Aegis Ventures

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry, with at least one shipped AAA or equivalent title
  • Strong portfolio showcasing character modeling, texturing, technical ability, and material creation skills
  • Proficiency in software: Maya, ZBrush, Perforce, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Photoshop
  • Familiarity with Unreal game engine and understanding of asset implementation
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear feedback to external vendors
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assets and tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Review, provide feedback, and integrate character assets from external outsourcing partners to ensure alignment with the project’s artistic and technical standards
  • Create high-quality character models, textures, and materials that meet the project’s style and fidelity goals
  • Maintain consistency across outsourced assets by ensuring adherence to visual benchmarks, technical specifications, and naming conventions
  • Collaborate with Art Director, Lead Character Artist, and the Technical Animators to ensure character assets are visually striking and function properly in-engine
  • Provide clear and actionable feedback, documentation, and reference materials to outsourcing teams to improve efficiency and quality
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Art related technical issues related to asset integration

Skills

Maya
ZBrush
Perforce
Substance Painter
Marvelous Designer
Photoshop
Unreal Engine
Character Modeling
Texturing
Material Creation

Aegis Ventures

Startup studio for launching transformative companies

About Aegis Ventures

Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to create and grow companies that aim to address significant societal challenges. The company operates as a startup studio, providing resources and support to help launch and scale new ventures. Aegis focuses on developing businesses primarily in the fields of artificial intelligence and health technologies. Their approach involves combining innovative ideas with long-term financial backing to ensure sustainable growth. Aegis Ventures distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing the creation of companies that not only aim for profitability but also strive to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$26.3MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition in AI healthcare startups may dilute market share.
AI reliance poses ethical and regulatory challenges in healthcare.
Partnership with Northwell Holdings may face integration challenges.

Differentiation

Aegis Ventures partners with industry leaders to launch transformative companies.
Focus on AI and health technologies for impactful societal solutions.
Unique collaboration with Northwell Holdings to create innovative healthcare platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine aligns with Aegis Ventures' healthcare innovation focus.
AI in telehealth improves patient engagement, benefiting Aegis' virtual care initiatives.
AI-based diagnostic tools support Optain's market entry and growth.

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