Character Artist

Kinetic Games; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative gaming studio is seeking a Character Artist to develop high-quality 3D characters for their popular horror game. You will work closely with the Art Director to bring unique designs to life. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in 3D software, character rigging, and a passion for horror games. Enjoy flexible working options, regular team events, and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and personal growth.

Benefits

Weekly free team lunches

Regular social events

Flextime

Relocation package

Training & Development Budget

30 days holiday including birthday

Christmas studio shutdown

Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software and zBrush/Substance Painter.
• Solid understanding of the PBR workflow.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, realistic 3D character models and creatures.
• Rig and skin characters for animation in Unity.
• Implement and optimize character assets into the Unity engine.

Skills

3D software proficiency

Proficiency in zBrush/Substance Painter

Character rigging and skinning

Excellent communication skills

Passion for horror games

Tools

Unity Engine

Job description

We’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about games to join our growing team.

We’re a small, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. Whether you’re helping various departments or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated. You’ll be joining a small but ambitious team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your development truly matters.

About the role:

We are looking for a Character Artist to create, texture, and implement a variety of high-quality 3D characters and creatures. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of anatomy, form, and silhouette, and can bring a unique, unsettling style to the world of Phasmophobia. You will be working directly with the Art Director and Game Director to conceptualize and build models that enhance the horror experience for our players.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create high-quality, realistic 3D character models, clothing and creatures from concept art and design briefs.
• Develop highly detailed, PBR-ready textures and materials.
• Rig and skin characters for animation in Unity.
• Implement and optimize character assets directly into the Unity engine.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure characters are visually compelling and functionally sound within the game's mechanics.
• Work within technical constraints and optimize models for performance in a real-time environment.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software of your preference, and zBrush / Substance Painter.
• Solid understanding of the PBR workflow.
• Experience with character rigging and skinning.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own tasks in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• A passion for horror games.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Unity Engine.
• Knowledge of the Phasmophobia game and its existing art style.
• Previous experience in the game industry.

🌍 Remote working – with occasional travel to our Southampton office and other locations as required.

🍽️ Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company!

🎉 Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together!

🏠 Hybrid & flexible working options

🕓 Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5

✈️ Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton

📦 Relocation package to help you settle in

🏅 Employee of the Month vouchers

🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources

🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day

🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!