Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Character Art Lead to lead our character art team and help define the visual quality and direction of our characters. As Character Art Lead, you will be responsible for setting artistic and technical standards, making strategic decisions that shape the character art pipeline and production process, and ensuring the team consistently delivers high-quality work that supports the creative vision of the game. You will partner closely with the Art Director, Production, Technical Art, Animation, and external development partners to establish priorities, solve complex challenges, and guide the team toward delivering exceptional character assets. Core Responsibilities <ul> <li>Lead, mentor, and provide clear artistic direction and feedback to the character art team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. </li> <li>Partner with the Art Director to establish and maintain the visual language, quality bar, and artistic standards for characters. </li> <li>Make strategic decisions around character art workflows, pipelines, tools, and processes to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability. </li> <li>Establish priorities and help determine the appropriate allocation of character art resources across internal teams, outsourcing, and co-development partners. </li> <li>Work closely with Production and Directors to assess scope, prioritize work, identify risks, and make informed tradeoffs to keep character art production on track. </li> <li>Evaluate character art at key stages of development and provide actionable feedback to ensure assets meet the project's artistic and technical standards. </li> <li>Collaborate with Animation, Technical Art, and Engineering to establish character asset requirements and ensure characters are successfully integrated into the game.&

Character Art Lead

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