Senior Character Artist

Epic Games•Cary, NC

12h

About The Position

Epic Games is seeking experienced Character Artists to join its Fortnite team. The role creates top-quality characters for gameplay, cinematics, and marketing materials, including accurate likenesses of celebrities and music icons. Working from direction provided by the project Art Director, IP partners, and the game design team, the artist helps shape visual style and deliver designs that meet Epic’s quality standards. The position also involves creating alternate skins for approved hero characters and collaborating with Character Design, Modeling, and other teams to ensure concepts work within the project workflow.

Requirements

Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward-looking characters.
Ability to balance creativity with technical function and aesthetic goals.
Ability to work within gameplay design constraints and translate them into visuals that enhance the experience.
Experience creating mechanical designs.
Ability to prototype in 3D, work directly with 3D artists, and knowledge of 3D software and the latest technologies.
Strong traditional drawing skills and knowledge of human anatomy.
Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood and focal points.
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
Experience with Unreal Engine.
User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative approach.

Responsibilities

Create characters and likenesses based on direction from the project Art Director and IP partners, with input from the game design team.
Collaborate on visual style based on the Art Director’s direction and ensure designs meet Epic’s quality bar.
Create visually compelling characters that push the visual envelope.
Create and iterate on unique designs within a defined production schedule.
Create alternate skin designs for approved hero characters.
Partner with departments such as Character Design and the Modeling team to ensure concept designs fit the project workflow.

Benefits

100% of medical coverage premiums paid for employees and their dependents.
Medical coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision HRA.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) with competitive match.
Mental well-being program through Modern Health, including free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
Employee events and company-wide paid breaks.
Unlimited PTO and sick time.
Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.