Epic Games
Gaming
CharacterOutsourceLead
“Character Outsource Lead at Epic Games. Skills: Character art, Outsourcing management, Real-time pipelines. Support initiatives. Deliver 3D character content”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality 3D character content; Meet quality bar; Meet pipeline standards; Meet gameplay requirements; Ensure creative goals met; Ensure schedules met; Ensure quality expectations met; Ensure visual quality; Ensure technical accuracy; Ensure optimization; Ensure gameplay readiness
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues; Resolve issues; Solutions-focused
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience shipping AAA titles, Experience creating 3D character assets, Experience working with external vendors, Understanding of real-time game art pipelines, Proficiency with Maya, Proficiency with 3ds Max, Proficiency with ZBrush, Proficiency with Photoshop, Proficiency with Substance Painter/Designer
Nice to Have
Experience in character art production, Experience in communication, Experience in real-time game development pipelines, Hands-on character art production work
What You'll Do.
Deliver 3D character content
Provide creative direction
Provide technical direction
Ensure assets meet quality bar
Ensure assets meet pipeline standards
Ensure assets meet gameplay requirements
Integrate final assets
Serve as creative reviewer
Maintain quality throughout production
Ensure partners have documentation
Ensure partners have references
Ensure partners have technical information
Deliver high-quality 3D character assets
Align with visual quality standards
Align with technical requirements
Create detailed documentation
Create video references
Create production examples
Create engine requirements
Support external development teams
Create asset blockouts
Create example assets
Communicate creative direction
Communicate production expectations
Communicate artistic feedback
Communicate technical feedback
Ensure creative goals are met
Ensure schedules are met
Ensure quality expectations are met
Review outsourced assets
Ensure visual quality
Ensure technical accuracy
Ensure gameplay readiness
Integrate assets into pipeline
Integrate assets into engine
Provide follow-through
Contribute hands-on character art production
Maintain familiarity with Epic pipelines
Maintain familiarity with Epic workflows
Maintain familiarity with Epic production standards
Identify pipeline improvements
Identify opportunities to improve communication
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal art teams; External partners
Communication Scope
Clear feedback; Actionable feedback
Process & Methodology
Production timelines
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