Epic Games

Epic Games

Character Outsource Lead

Cary,North Carolina,United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 hours ago
PhotoshopMaya3ds MaxUnreal EngineAR/VREpicCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
  • Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
  • We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will work closely with Epic art leads, outsource managers, and external partners to help deliver high-quality 3D character content that fits within the Disney universe.
  • Reporting to the individual art lead(s) and partnering closely with Outsource Management, you will serve as the front-line creative reviewer for outsourced character content and help maintain quality throughout production.
  • Partner with outsource vendors to deliver high-quality 3D character assets that align with Epic's visual quality standards and technical requirements
  • Collect or create detailed documentation, video references, production examples, and engine requirements to support external development teams
  • Create or support asset blockouts, paintovers, and example assets to help communicate creative direction and production expectations
  • Clearly communicate artistic and technical feedback to outsourcing partners while ensuring creative goals, schedules, and quality expectations are met
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to outsourced art assets, including bug support, triage, and follow-through to completion

Requirements

  • Experience shipping AAA titles across multiple platforms
  • Experience working with external vendors and outsourcing pipelines in a production environment
  • Strong understanding of real-time game art pipelines, character creation workflows, optimization, and engine integration
  • Proficiency with industry-standard art tools, including Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter/Designer, and related software
  • Ability to balance artistic quality with technical requirements and production timelines
  • Experience working in fast-paced development environments with evolving priorities
  • Work closely with Epic Art Leads, Outsource Managers, and internal artists to ensure external partners have all the required documentation, references, and technical information needed for asset production

Company info

  • Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
  • Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
  • Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
  • Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
  • Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
  • Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company.
  • For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
  • Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
  • As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
  • Like what you hear?
  • Come be a part of something Epic!
  • Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
  • Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).
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