
Senior Character Artist+ at lostlakegames.com (Seattle, WA)
lostlakegames.com· Seattle, WA·
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Job description
Join us at Lost Lake where collaboration and a shared focus on delivering an unforgettable player experience are at the forefront. Together we will create stunning new worlds and push the limits of what’s possible. Are you ready to embark on your next adventure?
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A visionary Character Artist creating unique and unforgettable characters that breathe life into our worlds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Combine artistic vision with next-gen 3D authoring techniques working in a unique visual style.
- Model and texture high and low resolution 3D character and creature assets (hard surface, organic).
- Cooperate across disciplines to shape gameplay, storytelling, and overall style.
- Work efficiently within technical constraints (Unreal Engine, Maya, multi-platform development).
- Help develop internal and external environment art pipelines.
Skills & Experience
- A compelling portfolio demonstrating your craft and process.
- We are open to people of a wide range of experience levels. Your work and mindset are the most important aspects. Mindset
- You are collaborative. You have the passion to inspire others and the openness to be inspired by them.
- You are inclusive. You embrace diverse perspectives and believe in equity for all.
- You are driven. You can work with autonomy while advancing the team’s shared objectives.
- You are adaptable. You enjoy solving problems and see challenges as opportunities to learn.
- You are mindful. You show grace and respect when giving and receiving feedback. You magnify the good in others’ ideas.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Let us know what else you bring to the table: Do you build blueprint systems for fun? Make your own VFX? Spend time in Houdini? Do you bake, write, volunteer, sing, or skateboard in your spare time? Tell us how you’ll make our project and studio better!
ABOUT LOST LAKE
Founded by veteran devs with a shared love of their craft, Lost Lake is an independent studio committed to making games that blaze new trails and spark adventure.
A remote-first studio with an office in Seattle, WA, Lost Lake offers employees flexible hours and the option of fully remote work. In addition to competitive pay, all full-time employees receive stock options, unlimited PTO, 15 company holidays per year, and a full set of benefits (Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance).
Why work at lostlakegames.com
- Culture: High ratings (4.6/5 on employer reviews) with perfect scores in work-life balance, compensation, culture, and career growth (based on 2 reviews). Team members describe a transparent, ego-free, and collaborative environment.
- Work Policy: In-office or remote options; Seattle office is the primary hub, but the team is distributed across the US, Japan, and Spain. The office is described as "OnSite Workspace" with typical time on-site listed as "None", suggesting flexible remote work.
- Team Composition: Senior-heavy (26% senior, 17% specialists) – new hires will work alongside experienced industry leaders. Emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration and "design-gineering."
- Perks: Not detailed, but the studio's small size and veteran leadership suggest autonomy, impact, and a focus on quality craft over crunch.