Senior Real-Time Character Artist

HellaGoodAudio; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking an experienced Character Artist for its Asia Pacific (Australia) operations. You will contribute to the art vision and develop high-quality real-time character assets, working with a multidisciplinary team to translate concepts into polished in-game content.

You will optimise models, textures and shaders for Unreal Engine or Unity, participate in reviews, and mentor junior artists while maintaining pipeline standards and cross-project consistency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry with a strong portfolio of real-time assets.
• Strong understanding of 3D software including Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Expertise in modelling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, anatomy, form, colour theory and material creation.
• Experience creating optimized assets for Unreal Engine or Unity in real-time environments.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and adapt artistic styles to project needs.
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and asset quality control.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the art vision for characters and produce assets aligned with artistic direction and technical requirements.
• Develop polished models, textures, shaders, and materials optimized for real-time game engines.
• Collaborate with concept artists, designers, animators, and technical artists to translate concepts into final in-game assets.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure artistic consistency and quality throughout the production pipeline.
• Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes.
• Maintain asset performance, memory usage, and platform-specific requirements across all gaming platforms.
• Stay current with industry trends and contribute improvements to pipelines and workflows.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior and mid-level artists and collaborate with vendors when needed.

Skills

Modelling

Sculpting

UV mapping

Texturing

Anatomy

Form & color

Material creation

Real-time engines

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

Keywords Studios is seeking an experienced Character Artist for its Asia Pacific (Australia) operations. You will contribute to the art vision and develop high-quality real-time character assets, working with a multidisciplinary team to translate concepts into polished in-game content.

You will optimise models, textures and shaders for Unreal Engine or Unity, participate in reviews, and mentor junior artists while maintaining pipeline standards and cross-project consistency.