--- title: 'Senior Character Artist+ at lostlakegames.com' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-character-artist-lostlakegames-com-seattle-gp3d899581r7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Senior Character Artist+ at lostlakegames.com - **Company:** lostlakegames.com - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2025-01-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/lostlakegames-com/am9icG9zdDo7v0D7gCy-M_gM1L6Lr_f9 ## 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. ## QUALIFICATIONS ## 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). ## About lostlakegames.com ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lost Lake Games is an independent video game studio founded by industry veterans, currently developing its debut title *Vaunted*, a narrative-driven turn-based tactics game. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage – $5M raised) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States - **Founded**: 2022 (Seed round closed February 2022) - **Founders**: James Phinney (CEO), Joe Pikop (Art), Mark Pottorf (Engineering) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Computer Games (video game development) - Target customers: B2C – PC gamers, fans of tactical RPGs and turn-based strategy - Mission statement: "Discovery. Adventure. Unforgettable experiences." The studio aims to create games that blaze new trails and spark adventure. ## Products & Services - **Vaunted**: A narrative-driven turn-based tactics game blending shooter-style dynamism with deep RPG systems. Players lead a crew of hunters on high-risk expeditions in a vibrant galaxy. Combat combines real-time movement with turn-based planning, including a unique system where time only advances when the player acts. Features rogue-lite retellings, deep customization, and reactive combat. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $5M (Seed round, February 2022) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - Lead investor: BITKRAFT Ventures - Publishing partner: Hooded Horse (indie publisher of strategic and tactical titles) - **Growth Signals**: - +27.8% headcount growth YoY (13 total employees, up from ~10) - Debut title *Vaunted* announced in March 2026 with significant community engagement (50+ reactions on LinkedIn) - Team composed of veterans from studios like Microsoft, ArenaNet, Retro Studios, and Echtra Games ## Competitive Advantages - **Veteran Team**: Co-founders and key hires bring decades of experience from major franchises (e.g., James Phinney – studio-defining franchises; team alumni from top-tier studios). - **Unique Combat System**: "Time only advances when you act" mechanic differentiates *Vaunted* from other turn-based tactics games, offering real-time engagement within a tactical framework. - **Strong Publishing Partnership**: Hooded Horse has a proven track record with successful indie strategy titles, providing distribution and marketing muscle. ## Strategic Focus - Deliver the debut title *Vaunted* to market, leveraging the partnership with Hooded Horse. - Continue to grow the team selectively (currently ~13 employees) while maintaining a tight-knit, collaborative culture. - Expand the studio's presence by exploring new tools and pipelines, as evidenced by their tech stack (Unreal Engine) and internal tool-building expertise. ## Why Work Here - **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. ## Sources 1. [lostlakegames.com](https://lostlakegames.com/) 2. [LinkedIn – Lost Lake Games](https://linkedin.com/company/lost-lake-games) 3. [Built In Seattle – Lost Lake Games](https://www.builtinseattle.com/company/lost-lake-games) 4. [Built In – Lost Lake Games (general)](https://builtin.com/company/lost-lake-games) 5. [Gem Careers – Lost Lake Games](https://jobs.gem.com/lostlakegames-com/am9icG9zdDo7v0D7gCy-M_gM1L6Lr_f9) 6. Additional financial/workforce data from LinkedIn/Built In aggregated profiles.