Character Artist

Kinetic Games; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative game development studio in Warrington is seeking a Character Artist to design high-quality 3D characters for their acclaimed horror game. You will work with an enthusiastic team to create visually compelling characters while implementing them in Unity. This role supports remote work with flexible options, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Ideal candidates will have a strong art portfolio and a passion for horror games.

Benefits

Remote working with occasional travel

Competitive salary

5% Employer Match Pension Scheme

Annual performance bonus

Weekly free team lunches

Regular social events

Hybrid & flexible working options

Flextime

Opportunities to travel to industry events

Relocation package

Employee of the Month vouchers

Personal wellbeing allowance

Training & Development Budget

Training & career development support

Vitality Health Insurance

Aviva Life Insurance

30 days holiday

Christmas studio shutdown

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality character art.
• Experience working independently in a remote environment.
• Solid understanding of the PBR workflow.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic 3D character models and creatures from concept art.
• Develop PBR-ready textures and materials.
• Rig and skin characters for animation in Unity.
• Implement character assets directly into Unity.
• Collaborate to ensure characters function within the game.

Skills

High-quality character art

Proficiency in 3D software

Understanding of PBR workflow

Character rigging and skinning

Excellent communication

Passion for horror games

Tools

zBrush

Substance Painter

Unity Engine

Job description

About Kinetic Games

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 optimise 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 optimise models for performance in a real‑time environment.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating high‑quality character art.
• 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.
• Shader authoring experience.
• Knowledge of the Phasmophobia game and its existing art style.
• Previous experience in the game industry.

Benefits & Perks

• 🌍 Remote working – with occasional travel to our Southampton office and other locations as required.
• 💰 Competitive salary
• 💼 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
• 💸 Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus
• 🍽️ 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
• 🧘♀️ Personal wellbeing allowance
• 🤝 Referral scheme
• 🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources
• 🚀 Training & career development support
• 💚 Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover
• 🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance
• 🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day
• 🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!