3D Character Artist (Unannounced Title)

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Guildford seeks a 3D Character Artist to create high-quality models for an upcoming sci-fi fantasy game. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with the Art Director and the team to ensure character designs meet the game's vision while adhering to technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and experience in character art, with proficiency in tools like ZBrush and Maya.

Benefits

5 weeks of Annual Leave

Sick Leave Compensation

Dog-friendly office

Onsite canteen with free snacks

Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Professional character art experience in game development.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality character art.
• Skilled in stylized and realistic character modelling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D characters based on concept art.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to ensure quality.
• Prototype new techniques and workflows.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Education

BA in Art Related Field

Tools

ZBrush

3ds Max

Maya

Substance Painter

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3D Character Artist (Unannounced Title), Guildford

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Client:

Wargaming

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Overview

DPS Games is a Wargaming studio, proudly backed by the global success of titles like World of Tanks. Based in Guildford, we are part of one of the world’s leading free-to-play PC game companies, with the resources and experience to support ambitious, long-term development.

We're currently building our next big project: an epic-scale, sci-fi fantasy, free-to-play game focused on delivering cinematic visual quality and a rich, immersive world.

Now in the early stages of pre-production and prototyping, we’re looking for a talented and detail-driven 3D Character Artist to help bring the game’s characters to life, crafting models that reflect the tone, style, and quality of the world we’re building. You’ll be responsible for creating high-quality models that bring creative ideas to life while meeting the technical requirements of game production, collaborating closely with the Art Director and the wider team to ensure every character fits beautifully within the world we’re building.

This is a full-time, onsite role at our Guildford studio.

Reports to

Art Director

What will you do?

• Create high-quality 3D characters based on concept art and references.
• Contribute to character pipeline design, documentation, and implementation.
• Prototype new techniques and workflows to support visual development.
• Produce both high-poly and optimized low-poly models, using advanced shaders and texture sets.
• Support external development partners and ensure asset consistency.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to push creative and technical quality.

What are we looking for?

• Professional character art experience in game development.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality character art ,including clean high-poly to low-poly bakes, strong material definition, and visual storytelling aligned with game-ready standards.
• Skilled in stylized and realistic character modelling.
• Proficient in ZBrush, 3ds Max or Maya, and Substance Painter.
• Strong eye for detail, anatomy, composition, and material rendering.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner.
• Strong time management and an organized approach to tasks, optimization, and asset handling.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Traditional art skills (drawing, painting, sculpting, photography).
• Comfort with concepting characters when needed. BA in art related field or equivalent experience.
• Samples of your work displaying clean High Poly to Low Poly bakes, strong understanding of material variation and stylized texturing.
• Passion for games and an awareness of current industry trends
• Onsite (Guildford studio)
• This role is not eligible for relocation/immigration support.

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year - increasing over time to a maximum 30 days per year, with the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days through our holiday buy scheme
• Additional paid time off (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation and enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Benefits
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of free snacks and drinks)
• Video games area
• Family coverage for Private Medical Insurance (pre-existing conditions are covered), Life Insurance, Pension scheme offering a matched 4% tax free employee contribution
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Personal Wargaming Gaming Account
• Company events (including events for partners/children)
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
• DPS Games, a Wargaming company,is one of the main European hubs for game development with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio

Important

• Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

Please include a portfolio with your application that showcases high-quality character work. We’re especially interested in examples that demonstrate your understanding of form, proportion, and material variation, as well as your ability to work across both high- and low-poly modelling.