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Character Art Lead - Shape Characters, Pipelines & Vision

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Absurd Ventures seeks an experienced Character Art Lead to guide a high-caliber team in Santa Monica. You will set artistic direction, establish workflow pipelines, and ensure production aligns with the game's creative vision. You will partner with Art Director, Production, and external teams to optimize quality and efficiency, mentoring artists and shaping the character pipeline for AAA titles. #J-18808-Ljbffr WorkinGames

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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