Character 3D Artist (m/f/d)

Sandbox Interactive GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

BVG corporate ticket

Autonomy & ownership from start

Training & language courses

Gamescom & event tickets

Hybrid / remote work options

Office in Prenzlauer Berg

Zusammenfassung

Sandbox Interactive GmbH is seeking a skilled Character Artist to design and build high-quality characters, monsters, and NPCs for Albion Online’s stylized MMO world. You will translate concept art into optimized game-ready assets and collaborate with designers to ensure seamless in-game performance.

The role requires strong anatomy knowledge, proficiency in Maya for rigging and skinning, and experience with Unity or similar engines.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in game development, ideally on stylized or MMO projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, including character skinning.
• Experience working in Unity or a similar game engine.
• Solid grasp of anatomy, proportions, and character design for humanoid and creature characters.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English.

Aufgaben

• Create high-quality 3D characters, monsters, and NPCs from modelling to final in-game implementation.
• Translate concept art into optimized, visually consistent models with strong form and detail.
• Work with Animators, Technical Artists, and Designers to ensure smooth gameplay and animation integration.
• Meet technical standards for rigging, skinning, and cross-platform performance.
• Maintain a consistent visual style in alignment with art direction.
• Iterate on assets based on feedback and maintain the character asset library.
• Keep up with industry tools and techniques to improve quality and workflows.

Kenntnisse

Character Artist

Maya

Unity

Anatomy & Proportions

English Communication

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Unity

Jobbeschreibung

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. The game is the first true cross-platform MMO, and is playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android with more than 350.000 daily players and over 2 million monthly visitors on our website. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Since 2020, Sandbox Interactive has been part of the Stillfront Group. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Your Game

As a Character 3D Artist, you will be responsible for designing and creating high-quality characters, creatures, and NPCs that populate Albion Online’s rich sandbox world. You’ll bring life and personality to the game by crafting visually compelling and technically optimized assets that align with the project’s art direction and gameplay needs.

This role combines artistic creativity with strong technical understanding. You’ll collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, and designers to ensure your characters not only look great but also perform seamlessly in-game.

Key responsibilities:

Create high-quality 3D characters, monsters, and NPCs from modelling to final in-game implementation

Translate concept art into optimized, visually consistent models with strong form and detail

Work with Animators, Technical Artists, and Designers to ensure smooth gameplay and animation integration

Meet technical standards for rigging, skinning, and cross-platform performance

Maintain a consistent visual style in alignment with art direction

Iterate on assets based on feedback and maintain the character asset library

Keep up with industry tools and techniques to improve quality and workflows

Your Talent

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in game development, ideally on stylized or MMO projects

Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, including character skinning

Experience working in Unity or a similar game engine

Solid grasp of anatomy, proportions, and character design for both humanoid and creature characters

Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-disciplinary team

Excellent communication skills (presentation, verbal and written) in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience creating creatures or bosses for PvE content

Familiarity with Albion Online's art style or other stylized sandbox/MMO aesthetics

Basic knowledge of rigging, and animation workflows

Passion for fantasy worlds and storytelling through character design

Proficiency with digital sculpting tools such as Blender, ZBrush, or equivalent

Understanding of real-time rendering, materials, and texture creation (e.g. Substance Painter, Photoshop)

Our Offer

BVG corporate ticket:

Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system

Personal Development:

Have a high degree of autonomy and ownership from the start

Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses

Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferences

Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely

Discounted membership to Urban Sports Club for fitness and wellness

Access to nilo health for confidential mental health support, coaching, and wellbeing resources

Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually

Modern & Well-Equipped Office:

Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options

Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels

Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office

Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties

Sustainable business:

Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path

Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft

Global reach:

Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide

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