Senior Character Artist Job at Climax Studios (Liverpool)

Senior 3D Character Artist

We are looking for an experienced Senior 3D Character Artist to join Brawl Stars...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

Supercell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a 3D artist with a strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of styles and projects
Experience with stylized characters optimized for mobile performance
Experience in managing external studios or contractors
Must be a clear and concise communicator, able to deliver creative feedback and clear actionable guidance to others
Excellent proficiency in Maya, including technical knowledge
Passion for mobile games and a drive to create visually appealing content
Experience with pipeline management and implementation

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee the production of high-quality, stylized 3D character models for Brawl Stars
Provide clear, constructive feedback and guidance to external artists to maintain and elevate the quality of the 3D models
Collaborate with the development team to ensure the models are feasible
Manage 3D workflows to meet production timelines and milestones, be it with internal or external stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships with external artists and studios, ensuring a productive and positive working environment

What we offer

Relocation support

Fulltime

Senior Character Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Character Artist in creative industries
Expert knowledge of character modeling, sculpting, and texturing pipelines
Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportions
Strong proficiency in ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance Painter
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality realistic character art
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Willing to work onsite in Studio

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality 3D character models based on concept art and design briefs
Sculpt, model, and texture realistic characters, creatures, and armor sets
Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to ensure characters meet artistic and technical standards
Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity
Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists and help uphold the team’s quality bar
Contribute to character pipelines, documentation, and best practices
Work with animation and rigging teams to ensure proper deformation and functionality

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

3D Character Artist

Lakshya Digital is looking for Senior Artists to Create outstanding 3D Character...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good knowledge of industry standard software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush and Photoshop
Knowledge of additional software – such as Substance Painter, Mudbox, Marvelous designer – as well as knowledge of how to create assets for / export assets to game engines such as Unreal Engine will be an added advantage
Good knowledge of 3D game Character creation process
Hands-on knowledge of how to effectively model and texture 3D Character under production conditions (within deadlines, conforming to client’s requirements etc.)
Knowledge of Organic and Inorganic Modeling
Ability to effectively estimate, plan and supervise game art asset creation work
At least 2+ years of experience in a 3D game or game art services company in an Artist or Senior Artist role
Professional and friendly in daily conduct
Able to create, track and maintain realistic and meaningful daily goals for self and complete the planned work for the day on time every day
Able to plan work-days and leaves in advance, after consultation with the PM and Lead, keeping the project requirements in mind

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the Lead to scope the project effectively to correctly and completely establish the client’s requirements and specifications
Provide a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the project assets, if required
Ensure that there is no ambiguity or confusion regarding any aspect (specifications, timelines etc.) of the task in hand
Should not make any unwarranted assumptions
Should red flag to the Lead/sub-Lead any confusion or ambiguity
Before commencing work on the asset, ensure that there is clear identification of the approach to be taken to create the asset as well as daily work completion targets and the same have been discussed with the Lead/sub-Lead before finalization
Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work
Model and texture assets efficiently, ensuring that the assets conform to the set process and specifications
Demonstrate an ability to work on the most complex assets in the project
When required, take on the role of a “polishing artist” and help to take the work of junior artists to completion

What we offer

Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
Experienced artists may get the opportunity to work remotely
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 to further develop your career

Senior & Lead Look Dev Artists

Wētā FX is accepting applications for Look Dev Artists at Senior and Lead level,...

Location

New Zealand , Wellington

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Evidence of strong artistic skills as presented in portfolio/showreel, either on texturing or shading tasks
Strong Look Dev skills (both artistically and technically) for photo-realistic feature films, with an excellent understanding of physically based shading & rendering
Have strong initiative and problem-solving skills to work efficiently and maintain deadlines under pressures. Be able to work from reference as well as interpret artistic direction
The ability to come up with creative, efficient rendering solutions for a wide variety of assets
The ability to manage multiple assets at the same time, and put them seamlessly together in a visually coherent solution
Familiarity with Linux and Katana
Experience with all aspects of the rendering pipeline
Strong communication, task management and organisational skills
Candidates will ideally have at least 5 years of feature film or comparable experience

Job Responsibility

Provide surfacing solutions (both shading/materials and texturing) for the company
Shader/Material artists: work with proprietary tools, manipulate shading networks, deal with both asset centric and in-shot scenes, debug rendering setups and provide support to other departments (Lighting, FX, etc)
Texture painters: paint textures for a variety of assets from characters, creatures, wardrobes, props to full environments

Senior Character Concept Artist

Naughty Dog is looking for a Senior Character Concept Artist to join our team in...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

143700.00 - 179600.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong design skills with the ability to render realistic believable creatures, characters, mechanical characters and prop concepts using modern industry standard tools and techniques
At least 6 – 8 years of experience as a concept artist, working on at least one AAA title
Great capacity to receive art direction and perform well within a team setting – collaboration is a fundamental building block of our team
Very strong portfolio showing high quality concepts that demonstrate compelling design, composition and storytelling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Keen eye and strong foundational art skills to include form, lighting, colors, and composition
Knowledge of working with various 3D packages, used in concept work and in collaboration with other departments

Job Responsibility

Collaborates with Art Director and Game Director to create characters, props, visual effects, production callouts, high vision concept art and other visual guides and tasks as needed
Create pivotal content and mood boards and quick iterative sketches and mood board briefings to inspire exciting theme directions for the Game Directors
Work with Design, Character 3D art, Animation and Rigging departments to discuss production needs, technical logistics and build artistic solutions
Collaborate with 3D Artists by providing extensive paint-overs and call-out sheets
Work with outsourcing to provide feedback on the concepts and 3D models
Help mentor other concept artists and animators and collaborate to bring their vision to life
Sets “quality targets” for new or existing properties
Drives innovation of new artist pipelines, or new standards to improve artist productivity
Manage Miro board and network folder to keep tabs on the latest concepts and help streamline the production
Strengthen intra and inter-team communication to ensure the highest fidelity results

Senior Character Artist

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

Job Responsibility

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

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

Concept Artist

Are you a visionary artist ready to shape the future of a beloved game franchise...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

51.00 - 56.00 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A compelling portfolio showcasing strong concept work, particularly with hard surface examples such as sci-fi elements, vehicles, props, and crates (3D art is not applicable for this role)
A Bachelor’s degree or diploma with a strong emphasis on Art
Experience shipping at least one AAA game title
An outstanding grasp of human anatomy, animal anatomy, industrial design, and architectural design, complemented by strong traditional art fundamentals
Exceptional mastery of either Photoshop or Painter
Proven ability to work collaboratively, openly embracing direction and adapting to change
Demonstrated experience in FPS (First-Person Shooter) and sci-fi genres
Strong draftsman skills and solid fundamentals in composition, lighting, and design

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist, and other artists to define the project’s visual identity, from broad stylistic vision to intricate individual elements
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the game’s universe and technological constraints
Proactively seek and integrate feedback from the Art Director and relevant departments to refine visual concepts
Produce precise orthographic (construction) drawings for environments, props, characters, vehicles, and weapons
Support the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist, and Senior Concept Artists by providing studio feedback throughout production
Actively participate in regular team meetings, contributing to a collaborative creative environment

What we offer

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a match

Senior Groom Artist

As a Senior Groom Artist, you will be using industry-standard tools like XGen, O...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

ICON Creative Studio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience and training using Maya 2018 and newer
Experience with Xgen or, Yeti, or Ornatrix grooming software and tools
Experienced grooming feathers in Yeti or Ornatrix
Skilled in Photoshop and or 3D paint software
Strong communication skills
Self motivated and eager to learn
Keen eye for detail, shape and form of hair and fur
Good problem solver
Knowledge of python a plus
Experience with nCloth a plus

Job Responsibility

Procedurally groom hair and fur using industry-standard tools such as XGen, Ornatrix, and Yeti
Prepare groomed assets for Character Effects (CFX) and Rigging departments, ensuring seamless integration into the overall pipeline
Prepare assets for simulation, including creating fur simulation rigs to enhance realism and achieve desired visual effects
Execute rendering processes for fur elements and perform quality control checks to ensure the final output meets project standards
Possess a keen artistic eye for form and color, ensuring the groomed assets align with the creative vision of the project
Seek and provide guidance in different workflows, including topology, texturing, surfacing, and UV mapping
Demonstrate an understanding of the overall pipeline and collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow integration
Identify potential issues in the grooming process and communicate them to team members for resolution
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation outlining the current grooming pipeline and techniques used within the department

What we offer

Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe
Work with the latest tools and software
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals

Fulltime

Senior Character Artist

Climax Studios

Location:
United Kingdom , Liverpool

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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