Epic Games
CharacterOutsourceLead
“Character Outsource Lead at Epic Games. Skills: Character art production, Outsource management, Real-time game development. Support initiatives with Disney. Provide creative direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality 3D character content; Meet Epic’s quality bar; Meet pipeline standards; Meet gameplay requirements; Ensure creative goals are met; Ensure schedules are met; Ensure quality expectations are met; Ensure assets are gameplay ready; Improve communication; Improve efficiency; Improve quality
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot; Resolve issues
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, Proficiency with Substance Designer, Ability to balance artistic quality, Ability to balance technical requirements, Ability to balance production timelines
Nice to Have
Experience in character art production, Experience in communication, Experience in real-time game development pipelines, Familiarity with Epic pipelines, Familiarity with Epic workflows, Familiarity with Epic production standards
What You'll Do.
Support initiatives with Disney
Provide creative direction
Provide technical direction
Ensure assets meet quality bar
Ensure assets meet pipeline standards
Ensure assets meet gameplay requirements
Serve as creative reviewer
Ensure partners have documentation
Ensure partners have references
Ensure partners have technical information
Deliver high-quality assets
Align assets with visual standards
Align assets with technical requirements
Create video references
Create production examples
Create engine requirements
Support asset blockouts
Support example assets
Communicate artistic feedback
Communicate technical feedback
Meet quality expectations
Review outsourced assets
Ensure assets are optimized
Ensure assets are gameplay ready
Integrate assets into pipeline
Integrate assets into engine
Follow through to completion
Contribute hands-on character art
Identify pipeline improvements
Improve communication
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Epic art leads; Outsource managers; External partners; Internal artists; Internal Epic art teams
Communication Scope
Creative feedback
Process & Methodology
Production timelines
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