Senior Character Artist - Creatures Job at Activision (Warsaw)

Senior 3D Character Artist / 3D Character Artist

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

IGG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficiency in industry-standard software such as 3ds Max / Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and Marvelous Designer
Expertise in Western cartoon style with a solid artistic foundation, and the ability to quickly adapt to different style requirements
Strong knowledge of human and creature anatomy, with the ability to create stylized designs based on anatomical principles
Willingness to learn and use AI tools to assist in effect optimization, improving production efficiency and creative output

Job Responsibility

Responsible for 3D character production for the project, completing high-quality 3D design and implementation based on concept art
Independently handle the full pipeline of high-poly modeling, topology, UV unwrapping, texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering to deliver high-quality CG characters
Create high-precision characters, equipment, and props that meet real-time rendering and engine performance standards
Collaborate with concept artists, game designers, and engineers to maintain character style and quality, and resolve artistic and technical issues during production

Senior Concept Artist

Drives high-impact visual development for key areas of the project (e.g., charac...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 4+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment
OR equivalent experience
5+ years of concept art experience in games, film, or related industries supporting a major franchise or large-scale production
Proven experience using related software and packages (e.g., Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop/Adobe suite, Mental Ray, Substance Designer/Painter/Zbrush, SideFX Houdini, After Effects, Unity, Softimage)
Detailed portfolio demonstrating design excellence, visual storytelling, and production-ready thinking
Deep understanding of composition, color, lighting, form, and materials
Demonstrated ownership and accountability in delivering high-impact work
Strong understanding of production pipelines and how concept work translates to implementation
Experience working within outsourced or distributed development pipelines
Experience defining visual standards, documentation, or pipeline improvements

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality, production-ready concept art across characters, creatures, environments, and assets
Create clarity and alignment by clearly communicating goals, intent, and process
Solve complex visual problems through exploration, iteration, and stakeholder alignment
Be hungry for feedback and clearly articulate methods for incorporating stakeholder insights into the work
Operate autonomously, taking ownership and driving work forward with minimal oversight
Apply production pipeline knowledge to deliver actionable designs supporting 3D and downstream teams
Partner with cross-discipline teams to deliver cohesive, player-facing content
Deliver production support (callouts, turnarounds, material studies)
Provide clear briefs, direction, and actionable feedback to external vendors
Review outsourced work and guide it to final quality through paint-overs and critique

Fulltime

Senior Concept Artist

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Concept Artist (Sr or above) to join th...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in the field of Concept Art for games and/or movies
A strong portfolio showcasing your attention to detail, abilities to illustrate and design concept artworks and present your results with believable lighting and polished rendering quality
Knowledge of 3d modeling or sculpting applications like Blender, Maya, Zbrush or equivalent
A strong foundation in traditional art, color theory, composition, perspective, anatomy, and lighting
A great understanding of visual design principles and concept art pipeline from ideation stage to the final rendered image.
Expertise in digital illustration software such as Photoshop
Understand the limitations of the game development pipeline.
Excellent communication skills across multiple departments and different personalities, proactive mindset towards resolving challenges.
An ability to take direction and apply feedback from team members as well as sharing your own ideas to help improve overall output from the art team.

Job Responsibility

Creating concept art for all stages of production — including early character and creature ideation, anatomical explorations, and final marketing illustrations. Deliver a range of work from loose sketches and in-game texture callouts to polished key art, storyboards, gameplay paint-overs, and marketing assets.
Producing creature, character, prop, and environment designs that maintain consistent art quality aligned with the project’s Art Direction pillars. Ensure that creature designs embody both the narrative and gameplay tone, balancing realism, imagination, and function.
Collaborating with Narrative and Gameplay teams to pitch ideas and strengthen world building from an Art perspective. Communicating intent and thought process with concept designs and motivate how they fit in with the world.
Learning about and playing the game, making sure concept designs are informed and well-researched.
Researching subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic experience with real-world connections.

3d animation lead

Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animati...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures
Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine
Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline
Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture
Some experience of playing a leadership role within the Animation team – deciphering client requirements and feedback, polishing animations, reviewing the work of others, and providing critical feedback etc
Atleast THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role
In the face of ambiguity, acts decisively, after weighing the pros and cons of the different courses available, and consulting other experts / seniors
Sets a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior – treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc
Seeks and understands the objective of changes and actively supports organizational efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Shares his ideas, suggestions, and views honestly and openly with the management and team to create a positive organization culture and teamwork

Job Responsibility

Understands the client brief for the assigned work completely and thoroughly
Works closely with the Senior/Junior animation artists / Leads to capture the team’s questions before the work is estimated or scheduled
Helps in the creation of bids that are competitive yet realistic
Ensures that questions, explanations, and delivery notes going fromthe team to the client are clearly articulated and supported by examples references
Ensures that the team attends to client’s feedback promptly and efficiently
Establishes a production workflow for a project that can help the team to deliver good quality work in an efficient way
Establishes an effective work review process for the project, including effective quality checkpoints
Creates a daily work completion plan with the artist
Drives the production team to work as per this plan and to deliver work within the planned deadline
If required, assists in creating or polishing animations, be it Keyframe or Motion Capture

What we offer

Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January)
Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
Special Education Assistance Scheme

Fulltime

Senior Creature Technical Director (Rigging)

We are looking for an outstanding artist to join our Creature team. As a Senior ...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years meaningful professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, or commercials
Experience setting up and running a variety of simulation shotwork
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive demeanour and a phenomenal teammate, with good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with Linux, Maya, and Houdini
Experience with python scripting
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

Job Responsibility

Build high quality, hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other departments
Mentor junior character artists and help them develop their skills
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as needed
Special projects as necessary

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

3D Animator

Location

Pakistan , Islamabad

Salary:

Not provided

WeRPlay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in game development animating characters using Maya / Flash / Spine? After Effects or equivalent 3D or 2D program
Strong understanding of traditional animation principles and how they can be used to enhance gameplay and creative marketing trailers
Self-motivation, great communication skills, and team player attitude
Able to work creatively as part of large or small group
A passion for video games
Junior level (2 years minimum) and Mid level (4 years minimum)

Job Responsibility

Animates realistic, story-driven character actions that are exciting, emotional, and compelling
Animates creatures, props, vehicles, and cameras, as well as actions based on storyboards, script pages, or descriptions
Creates scene layouts using a library of assets
Composes and animates cameras in a cinematic style
Works closely with 3D artists, leads and the animation supervisor to ensure the clients’ requirements are met
Works under guidance of the senior 3D artists to grow and develop the business, as well as implement working methodologies, manage large projects, and coordinate the visual effects output and quality control
Works with lead animator to ensure timely completion of character assets at the desired quality bar
Well aware of Animation Principals
Serves as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews

Fulltime

Senior Animator

We are seeking an experienced Senior Animator, you will create high-quality anim...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title
Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya
Proven experience with mocap clean up tools
Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles
Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.

Job Responsibility

Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs
Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality
Integrate animations into the engines
Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc
Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets
Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices
As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions
Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

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

Fulltime

Senior Animator

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history i...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title
Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya
Proven experience with mocap clean up tools
Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles
Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.

Job Responsibility

Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs
Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality
Integrate animations into the engines
Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc
Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets
Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices
As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions
Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

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

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