Blendshape Artist - Characters (Mid - Level and Senior) Job in Bangalore at Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games is hiring Blendshape Artist - Characters (Mid - Level and Senior)

Responsibilities of Candidate:

• Process 3D photogrammetry data by cleaning up and projecting high-resolution scans onto our game meshes.
• Process 4D data using our proprietary tools, sculpt detail losses in ZBrush, and improve character deformation to conform to our guidelines.
• Sculpt FACS blend shapes manually from reference to build our facial rigs.
• Reproject and clean up albedo textures, create blood flow and animated normal maps from scan data.
• Work closely with Riggers and Animators addressing feedback on a per-character basis.

Qualification:

• Experience creating blend shapes used in highly complex facial rigs for characters and creatures.
• 3D sculpting and art fundamentals experience as well as knowledge of photogrammetry processing and retopology pipelines.
• Experience dealing with rigging and animation pipelines, not limited to game development, providing blend shape data and critical feedback to the team.
• Expertise and capability to focus on production-driven goals and requirements.
• A comprehensive visual portfolio/samples showing a range of work relevant to the role.

Skills:

• Skillful eye for 3D mesh topology and proven experience of industry-standard sculpting software and photogrammetry-based pipelines.
• A deep understanding of FACS, and facial anatomy both muscle and skeleton.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard software applications such as: Photoshop, 3DSMax/Maya, ZBrush, Topogun, Wrap3D etc.
• Self-motivated with excellent, friendly and effective communication skills within a global team setting.
• Ability to collaborate within other team disciplines – Technical, Animation and Production.