At HoYoverse, we are committed to creating immersive virtual world experiences for players around the world. In addition to game products such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse also launched the dynamic desktop software N0va Desktop, the community product HoYoLAB, and created a variety of products such as animations, comics, music, novels, and merchandise around our original creative concept.

Adhering to our mission of Tech Otakus Save the World, we have always been committed to technology research and development, exploring cutting-edge technologies, and have accumulated leading technical capabilities in cartoon rendering, artificial intelligence, cloud gaming technology, and other fields.

HoYoverse is actively engaged in globalization, with offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and other areas.

As a Principle Character Artist on an Unannounced Incubation Project, you will bring iconic characters to life from prototype through production for a completely new world at HoYoverse to help the team explore fundamental art style choices, and provide a foundation for expressive character animation

• Translate concept art into character models to the highest quality while maintaining practical simplicity and charm.
• Work closely with the Art Director to align on visual goals and quality.
• Work closely with the Tech Art team to maintain guidelines for model deliveries that allow for effective deformation and expression, as well as optimization.
• Offer constructive feedback during art team content reviews.
• Collaborate with other art and design disciplines to help guide the Character Art team through pre-production visual development tests and ideation, as well as production execution.

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• Thorough understanding of anatomy, form, and character appealing.
• Expert working knowledge of programs such as Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Photoshop.
• Outstanding ability to problem-solve and drive creative solutions despite ambiguity.
• Embrace “miHoYo” culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator
• Experienced in stylized (similar to Anime Style or Pixar Style) character making

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with mesh optimization and finding creative solutions to retain artistic quality while supporting hardware restrictions.
• Experience creating and/or reviewing facial blendshapes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents
• Generous paid time off
• 401K/ RRSP plan
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Team-building activities throughout the year
• Flexible working hours

Do We Support Flexible Work?

Yes, as a remote team across North American time zones, we embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in-offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Our offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues.  

We are an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds are key to bringing our concepts to life. If you’re looking to play a key role in creating the best immersive virtual world experience for our users, we invite you to join our team.