Character Artist

Job Description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Character Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality character models under supervision
• Sculpt high-poly character models, retopologize for in-game use, and texture using PBR principles
• Integrate characters into the engine and ensure they function as intended
• Collaborate with other artists and support the team where needed
• Take initiative to continuously improve and expand your technical and artistic skillset

Requirements

• Solid understanding of human anatomy and form
• Ability to sculpt detailed organic models
• Proficient in ZBrush
• Basic knowledge of retopology for game-ready assets
• Foundational understanding of the texturing process using Substance Painter
• Eagerness to learn and apply feedback in a production environment

Nice to have

• Experience with Marvelous Designer
• Experience with card-based hair modeling
• Basic understanding of shaders and material setup in real-time engines (e.g. Unreal or proprietary engines)
• Awareness of rigging and skinning workflows and how they impact topology and deformation
• Familiarity with game engines and asset integration pipelines
• Knowledge of baking workflows and texture optimization
• Interest in character design, costuming, or storytelling through visual design