Middle Character 3D Artist

About this Position

We are looking for a Middle Character 3D Artist to join SportSpired Games and help us create lifelike athletes for our next-gen AAA sports title. If you're passionate about crafting photorealistic characters, understand pipelines from high-poly sculpting to groom and haircards, and thrive on collaboration — we’d love to meet you!

SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY · GAMES, The Walt Disney Company, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft and EA Sports. We're working on a high-scale AAA+ title planned for release in 2028–2029.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, photorealistic in-game characters and related content.
• Sculpt high-poly facial and body models.
• Build mid-poly character geometry.
• Design and simulate clothing, followed by refinement through sculpting and modeling.
• Simulate realistic hair using grooming tools.
• Work with haircards and hair textures.
• Create, refine, and optimize high-quality character textures.
• Adapt assets to fit approved shader workflows.
• Create and implement blendshapes.
• Develop character-related props.
• Provide technical support and expertise throughout the production process.
• Ensure asset compatibility and integration in Unreal Engine.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions aimed at improving asset and gameplay quality.
• Perform technical quality control, including testing, debugging, and implementing feedback.
• Analyze feedback and improve content based on player data and test results.
• Use task management tools to track progress, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in game development.
• Deep understanding of Unreal Engine 5 rendering pipelines and workflows.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality real-time character work, especially human characters.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and strong sculpting skills.
• Proficient in modeling and retopology, with awareness of rigging and animation requirements.
• Experience with cloth simulation or manual tailoring of clothing assets.
• High-level texturing skills.
• Skilled in realistic hair simulation, working with haircards, and creating hair textures.
• Solid understanding of UE5 shaders and their integration with textures and performance constraints.
• Understanding of real-time lighting workflows in Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience working with task trackers and version control systems.
• Skilled in blendshape creation.
• Experience using 3D wrapping tools for model cleanup and alignment.
• Proficiency with key tools, including Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Faceform (Wrap3D), Substance Painter, XGen, and GS Curve Tool.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with technical artists and animators.