3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

Role overview A mid-senior 3D Character Artist position on a live, narrative-driven game project, focused on authoring characters and cosmetics in a soft, evocative visual style. The role blends hands-on asset creation with cross-discipline collaboration, from early concept prototypes through shipping and post-launch support.

Responsibilities - Create 3D characters and cosmetic items in a style aligned with the established world of the game. - Skin character and cosmetic assets for in-game use. - Collaborate closely with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers throughout production. - Brainstorm ideas and produce rapid 3D prototypes during the concept and design phase. - Support other 3D artists on shared character work and review/fix bugs across all complexities. - Contribute to documentation and shared resource libraries for the art department.

Requirements - Online portfolio demonstrating character art skills. - 3+ years of professional experience as a 3D Character Artist at a game studio. - Proficient modeling skills in Maya or an equivalent package. - Familiarity with Maya rigging/skinning and standard art tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, and Substance Painter or Unity-based material editing. - Self-motivated, humble, team-oriented mindset with the ability to take feedback from peers and art directors in a timely manner. - Passion for creating memorable characters for games.

Nice to have - Background as an active gamer and familiarity with the live game. - Human and animal anatomy knowledge, plus understanding of clothing construction and real-world materials. - Experience contributing to a game built from the ground up and a portfolio showing a range of art styles.

Benefits and work setup - Remote position (L1) open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada; visa sponsorship is not available. - Salary range of $81,000-$114,000 USD annually with discretionary bonus eligibility, benchmarked to regional market data, plus medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.