1. Salford City College
Eccles Sixth Form Centre
BTec Level 3
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
Games Design
Job Role Specification
Name: James Aaron Lodge
DOB: 20/11/1992
Sex: Male
Job Role
Character Artist/Design
Description
A character artist works with the game designers, producing character sketch’s, story-boards and influences
the "look of the game". A character artist's job is to follow the art director's vision and to produce characters
to an accurate representation of that vision. The produced art may be done in a traditional media, such as
drawings or clay molds, or 2D software, such as Adobe Photoshop. Concept art produced in the beginning of
the production serves as a guide for the rest of development.
Skills
Highly skilled with Maya or Max, with an understanding of 3d character tools and development
Skilled with Adobe Photoshop
Demonstrate good knowledge of Zbrush.
Understanding and competency with materials and texturing to create final AAA quality characters
Understanding of character mesh construction for optimal animation deformation
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to verbalize artistic vision
Able to demonstrate some ability to self-direct, and be highly motivated.
Experience
minimum of 3 years
Personal qualities
Must have strong communication skills.
The capability of taking on instructions from lead artist.
Must have a strong interest in working in a highly collaborative team environment, but must also be capable
of working independently.
Must be proactive with ideas.
Must be open-minded.