3D Artist (Characters)

Job Description

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, 11×11, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

We are seeking a talented 3D Character Artist to become part of the Shadow Fight 3 team.

Shadow Fight 3 is a 3D fighting game for mobile with RPG elements and a loyal fanbase around the world. We have a strong technical base that helps us create fun and varied gameplay. You’ll be working with our internal systems and helping to improve them.

Responsibilities:

• Full 3D character production pipeline — from concept to final in-engine asset, including high/low poly modeling, UVs, baking, and PBR texturing for characters, clothing, armor, weapons, and accessories

What we are looking for:

• Portfolio demonstrating 3D character art in the style of Shadow Fight 3
• 3+ years of experience in character modeling for games
• Proficiency in any major 3D software (Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max), with strong skills in ZBrush and Substance 3D Painter
• Solid experience in the end-to-end 3D character workflow, from high-poly creation and retopology to UV unwrapping, baking, PBR texturing, and in-game asset optimization
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent communication in Russian