Character Artist

Mountaintop is a new game studio creating multiplayer games for players that crave a challenge. We’re an independent, remote-first studio primarily located in the US.

We’re creating the types of games that bring people together — and keep them together for “just one more round.” The types of games that inspired us as kids. The games that become our hobbies, and sometimes our obsessions.

Games are a reflection of the teams that make them. So to make the best games, we’re building a studio that puts the team first — one that's collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse, and inclusive.

We’d love for you to join us.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Character Artist who is passionate about creating inspiring characters. Awesome and inspiring characters make for great games, so you’ll play a crucial role in bringing our first title to life.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Modeling, texturing, creating UVs, and engine implementation of characters for a game developed with the Unreal Engine
• Working with the art team and technical directors to establish best practices for the character assets and pipeline
• Coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure the character assets they produce are high quality and consistent with the game’s art direction and technical specifications
• Actively participate in technical and artistic problem-solving discussions that result in high quality and scalable solutions
• Review assets to ensure they are technically sound and ready for rigging and animation
• Closely collaborate with production and the rest of the art team to create and maintain a transparent and reliable schedule

ABOUT YOU

• A love for playing and making amazing games
• A passion for creating amazing character models
• A strong understanding of human anatomy
• Experience with costume design and character customization
• Experience leading or mentoring other artists
• Expert-level knowledge of character modeling
• Expert-level knowledge of character texturing in Substance Painter
• Solid understanding of asset optimization techniques/challenges
• Mastery over vertex normals' impact on low poly shading
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Thrive in a team-oriented, creative environment
• Self-motivated, with great time management skills
• Willing to take risks and learn from failure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong portfolio of realistic and stylized characters for games
• AAA game development experience a plus
• Shooter game experience
• Experience developing and maintaining shaders

PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (100% of premiums paid)
• 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Unlimited PTO
• 8 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Remote-work Friendly