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Character Art Lead: Pipeline, Standards & Style

absurdventures

absurdventures in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a seasoned Character Art Lead to guide the character art team and shape the visual quality of our characters. You will set artistic and technical standards, define pipelines, and work with Art Director, Production, Animation, and external partners to deliver outstanding assets. You will mentor artists, establish workflows, and make strategic decisions to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability. #J-18808-Ljbffr absurdventures

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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