Senior Character Modeler

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health and wellness

Generous paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, is seeking a Senior Character Modeler to create high-fidelity game characters. You will sculpt, retopologize, UV unwrap, and texture-ready assets that align with the game's art direction and technical specs.

Collaborate with directors and artists, optimize models for performance, and stay current with industry trends. A strong portfolio and 5+ years in game character modeling are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Character Modeler in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio with high-quality game-ready character models demonstrating anatomy, proportion and detail.
• Proficiency in ZBrush, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Experience with UV unwrapping and PBR texturing workflows using Substance Painter/Designer.
• Understanding of game engine requirements and optimization techniques.
• Strong eye for detail, form and silhouette.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, within a team.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Modeling, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D character models, including sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and texture preparation.
• Interpret concept art and translate it into detailed 3D character models.
• Collaborate with art directors, character artists, and technical artists to ensure models meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Maintain consistency in style and quality across all character assets.
• Optimize models for performance within the game engine, considering polycount and texture budgets.
• Participate in model reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in character modeling techniques and software.
• Contribute to the development of modeling pipelines and workflows.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing game development studio situated in Kimberley, is searching for a highly talented Senior Character Modeler to join their creative team. This role is fundamental to bringing compelling characters to life within our games, requiring exceptional artistic skill in creating high-fidelity 3D character models. You will be responsible for sculpting, modeling, retopologizing, and UV unwrapping characters that align with the game's art direction and technical specifications. This is a prime opportunity to contribute your expertise to exciting projects and influence the visual quality of characters within a collaborative environment in Kimberley, Northern Cape. We are looking for an artist with a strong understanding of anatomy, form, and surface detail, combined with proficiency in industry-standard modeling software. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating memorable character designs that resonate with players.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D character models, including sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and texture preparation.


• Interpret concept art and effectively translate it into detailed 3D character models.


• Collaborate with art directors, character artists, and technical artists to ensure models meet artistic and technical requirements.


• Maintain consistency in style and quality across all character assets.


• Optimize models for performance within the game engine, considering polycount and texture budgets.


• Participate in model reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.


• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in character modeling techniques and software.


• Contribute to the development of modeling pipelines and workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Character Modeler in the game industry.


• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character models for games, demonstrating expertise in anatomy, proportion, and detail.


• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as ZBrush, Maya, or 3ds Max.


• Experience with UV unwrapping and PBR texturing workflows using software like Substance Painter/Designer.


• Understanding of game engine requirements and optimization techniques.


• Strong eye for detail, form, and silhouette.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively within a team in Northern Cape.


• Ability to adapt to different art styles and project needs.


• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, 3D Modeling, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• A supportive and creative work environment in Kimberley.


• Opportunities to work on exciting and diverse game titles.


• Professional development and training opportunities.


• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for a balanced work-life experience.