You will collaborate closely with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Animators to bring characters to life in modern game engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D characters (realistic or stylized) from concept to final in game asset
• Sculpt detailed anatomy and forms using ZBrush with strong understanding of human and creature anatomy
• Creating cloths using Marvelous designer and strong understanding of cloth folds
• Produce game-ready topology, UVs, and optimized meshes
• Texture characters using Substance Painter / Designer, including skin, fabrics, armor, and props
• Work with scan data / Texture XYZ maps for realistic head likeness and skin detailing
• Create and place hair cards (or groom-based hair where applicable) with attention to realism and performance is a plus.
• Ensure assets meet technical constraints (polycount, texture budgets, LODs)
• Integrate characters into game engines (Unreal / Unity) and troubleshoot visual issues
• Collaborate with rigging, animation, and tech art teams to ensure smooth deformation and performance

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, proportions, and facial structure
• Expert proficiency in ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer
• Experience with realistic head likeness matching
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows
• Experience creating hair cards and understanding hair shading
• Knowledge of AAA game pipelines and real-time asset creation
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of character assets
• Strong eye for detail, form, and material definition

Good to Have

• Experience on shipped AAA titles
• Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows
• Basic understanding of rigging and skinning requirements
• Experience with Unreal Engine character setup
• Creature or stylized character experience

What We’re Looking For

• A senior-level, hands-on artist (not a lead or people manager)
• Someone who can own characters end-to-end and deliver consistently high quality
• Strong problem-solver with a collaborative mindset
• Passion for games and character storytelling

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must submit a strong portfolio showcasing:

• Realistic or stylized game-ready characters
• Head likeness work
• High-quality texturing and hair work

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