Lead Character Artist Application

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Cloth & Texturing Workflow *(Select the tools you are proficient in)Adobe Substance 3D PainterMarvelous Designer / Clo3D (Cloth Simulation)Marmoset Toolbag (Baking/Rendering)PhotoshopOther

Unreal Engine 5 Character Tech *(Rate your proficiency with the UE5 Character Pipeline)1 - Import Only: I just import meshes and basic textures.2 - Basic: I can set up standard Materials.3 - Intermediate: I understand Skin Shaders (Subsurface Scattering) and Eye Shaders.4 - Advanced: I work with Groom (Real-time Hair strands) and Cloth Physics (Chaos Cloth).5 - Expert: I create complex dynamic materials (e.g., wounds, dirt accumulation) and optimize Metahumans.

Metahuman Experience(How do you utilize Epic's Metahuman framework?)I do not use Metahumans (Custom Sculpts only).I use the default Metahuman Creator for basic NPCs.I use "Mesh to Metahuman" to rig my custom ZBrush sculpts.I use Metahuman Animator for facial performance capture.

Cultural & Historical Fusion *Our protagonist requires a blend of cultural attire (drapery, jewelry) and rugged fantasy elements (leather, armor). How do you approach fusing distinct historical styles with practical gear without making the character look cluttered?

Hard Surface & Weapon Design *While the clothing is historical, the weaponry is "Magical" and "Soul-infused." It should feel ethereal and pure, not just like a standard steel sword. How do you approach texturing emissive materials and fantasy metals to make them look powerful yet elegant?

Metahuman vs. Custom Identity *We want to use the Metahuman rig for facial animation, but we don't want our characters to look "generic." Describe your workflow for using Mesh-to-Metahuman (or similar tech) to ensure our Hero looks unique while still benefiting from the control rig.

NPC Variety & Optimization *We need to populate villages without killing the framerate. How do you approach creating Modular NPC Systems (e.g., swapping heads/torsos/texture variants) to create 50+ unique-looking villagers from a single base mesh?

Topology for Animation *A beautiful sculpt is useless if it cannot move. Briefly explain your philosophy on Retopology specifically regarding joint deformation (elbows/knees) and facial loops to ensure the animator can do their job effectively.

Legal Age Confirmation *Are you 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to enter into an independent contractor agreement?YesNo

Weekly Availability *How many hours per week can you dedicate to this project?10-15 Hours20-30 HoursFull Time (40+ Hours)Custom

Compensation Model Acknowledgement *This role is a Co-Development Partnership (Independent Contractor) compensated via a Revenue Share Agreement (5.5%). There is no monthly salary. Do you accept this structure?Yes, I acceptNo

Talent Pool Opt-In (Optional)Do you consent to Flawky Studios retaining your data beyond the standard retention period (12 months) to contact you for future unannounced projects or paid roles?Yes, keep my profile on file for future opportunities.