Be a vital part of Small Axe Studios as a Senior Character Artist, crafting iconic characters for 2K's cutting-edge sports franchise in Burnaby. Your expertise will enhance player engagement through high-quality assets.

In this pivotal role, you'll work alongside the Art Director and Lead Character Artist, creating compelling characters that resonate with players. You'll utilize Unreal Engine 5, industry-standard tools, and sculpting techniques to deliver amazing character visuals. Collaboration with different departments will ensure cohesive player experiences and optimized art assets.

Key Responsibilities: • Set visual targets and quality benchmarks for characters • Create and optimize digital sculpts, textures,



and hair grooming • Assemble final character assets in Unreal Engine 5 • Collaborate with teams to enhance character integration • Produce high-quality hair using XGen and other tools

Requirements: • Over 5 years in the gaming or animation industry • Experience with production of at least 1 AAA title • Proficient in Maya, Unreal Engine, and PBR workflows • Ability to create realistic digital hair • Strong knowledge of anatomy and artistic direction

Contribute your passion and talent to reshape the future of sports entertainment at Small Axe Studios. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Character Artist for Gaming Innovation (Winnipeg)
🏢 2K
📍 Winnipeg