Character Artist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the character artist position.

Previously, I was responsible for artistic supervision to the character modeling team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of modern 3D engines and the technology behind them
• Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini
• Strong 3D character modeling and texturing skills demonstrated
• Expert in zBrush sculpting, Maya modeling and Photoshop texturing
• Excellent demonstrated understanding of anatomy, proportion, shading and stylization
• Experience shipping 3D games as a character modeler
• Experience establishing art pipelines working closely with engineering partners
• Strong traditional art skills highly preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the character artist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on applicable video and modeling technology.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to create efficient strategies for asset completion
• Strong Max, Maya, XSI or Modo
• Frostbite/Unreal experience is a bonus
• A keen eye for color, light, shade, and detail in creating texture maps and different material types
• Advanced abilities in Maya, Z-Brush or Mud Box and Photoshop
• Experience in working both with high and low-resolution resolution textures and low-polygon game meshes
• Experience in creating and populating hair cards
• Knowledge of Physically-Based Rendering texture and material workflows

I would like to submit my application for the character artist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for examples of high-resolution modeling, both organic and hard surface.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Solid foundation in human anatomy, facial anatomy, and FACS breakdown
• Strong Maya or similar 3D modeling software
• Experience with Marvelous designer
• Expert knowledge of PBR texture/material workflows
• Self-motivated to learn new workflows/pipelines and programs
• Mastery of anatomy and proportion
• Understanding of human facial movement, and detailed knowledge of functional human anatomy
• Knowledge of wrapping and projecting volume and textures to 3D models

Please consider me for the character artist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for feedback to Modeling regarding topology issues, and suggest improvements that would facilitate better performance/results.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of the Facial Action Coding System
• Works well under the pressures of ‘live’ production environments
• Possesses a great attitude
• Highly motivated and passionate about creating believable characters
• Focus on creating characters and / or creatures in both organic and hard surface form
• Solid knowledge of current and emerging character modeling, rigging
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and is able to easily take constructive feedback and art direction
• Able to communicate with artists throughout the pipeline the production staff

I would like to submit my application for the character artist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for feedback on UVs done by modeling artists.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of sculpting human anatomy, shape, light and form
• Understanding of modeling game topology with rigging and animation in mind
• Able to follow direction, learn the process and apply it, grow and learn from mistakes
• Someone who understands the distinctive visual style and is mindful and passionate to push it to the next level
• Our Character Modelers will create hand painted stylized textures inspired from realism
• Exceptional visual and technical understanding in sculpting, 3D modeling & texturing (both high- & low-resolution characters), and creating “game ready” characters
• Experience with facial morph targets and a deep knowledge of facial expressions
• Experience and/or education in sculpting and drawing realistic organic forms with an emphasis on human, biped and quadruped shapes