Senior 3D Character Artist (sci-fi)

Job Description

As a Character Artist, you will be a key player in bringing high-quality sci-fi characters to life for an exciting AAA+ game project. We’re looking for a skilled artist with a strong artistic vision and expertise in creating hard-surface and futuristic designs. If you have a passion for crafting detailed humans, clothing, accessories at the highest standard, join us in shaping a visually stunning sci-fi universe.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and create high-quality models, including both high polygonal sculpts and real-time game assets, matching (or exceeding) project and studio standards  with a strong focus on sci-fi aesthetics and hard surface design
• Collaborate closely with Lead Artists to ensure accuracy in models design, and quality of in-game assets, maintaining the distinct style of the project
• Work with Lead Artists to ensure timely completion of game assets.
• Communicate regularly with the Lead Artist regarding the status of current tasks 
• Obtain Lead Artists guidance and approval as required to advance tasks . Maintain high quality documentation detailing process, best practice, references etc.
• Refine artistic abilities and learn new software packages and / or in-house tools
• Coordinate with Senior and/or Lead Artists with mentoring Junior 3D Artists as wells as sharing best project practices with them

Requirements

• Experience in modeling, sculpting and texturing characters using modern industry standards: 3ds Max, Maya, Zbrush, Marvelous, Photoshop, Substance Painter or equivalent packages
• Excellent understanding of form, shape, structure and silhouette whether in regard to sculpting organic forms or in hard surface modeling
• Experience working with game engine Unreal Engine 5, knowledge of real-time rendering constraints and pipelines
• Strong artistic and design abilities, a sharp eye for composition and color theory, with huge love in character design
• Having strong technical skills with managing polygon count and texture budgets for AAA+ games.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback.
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude

Benefits

• Working with an international team of world-class professionals on exciting and challenging projects
• Learning & Development opportunities – mentoring, lectures, participation at industry conferences and events
• Medical Care package
• Sensibly flexible working hours
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Friendly team and a family-like environment