Senior Character Modeler | Hybrid Role, Game Studio

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

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.