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Character Artist

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Climax Studios

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United Kingdom , Liverpool

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Job Description:

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour. We are seeking an onsite Character Artist. You will be able to provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture and material work. You will have at least two years experience as a Character artist. As part of our Character Art team, you will be asked to utilise your wealth of experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters.

Job Responsibility:

Utilise your wealth of experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters

Requirements:

  • Be able to showcase some creative flare as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UV's and texturing
  • A deep understanding and knowledge in Maya and Zbrush plus a proven foundation in Photoshop
  • You should be able to display a folio with a wide range of examples demonstrating flexibility and a good eye for form, shape, composition and fun
  • A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial
  • Experience with Substance Painter
  • Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps
  • Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
  • Good knowledge of anatomy
  • MetaHuman knowledge
  • Examples of hard surface work
  • Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio

Nice to have:

A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial

What we offer:
  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers
  • Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us
  • Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks
  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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