Frontier Developments — Graduate Character Artist — Cambridge, United Kingdom

Frontier Developments; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Developments in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated 3D character artist to create game-ready characters and creatures for our simulation titles. You will work with real-time pipelines and contribute to both realistic and stylised aesthetics.

You will model with Maya and ZBrush, texture with Substance Painter, and ensure topology, UVs and baking meet performance budgets. A strong portfolio is essential; relocation support available, hybrid in-studio arrangement in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing anatomical and organic sculpting across realistic and stylised styles.
• Strong ZBrush modelling, Maya and Substance Painter skills, including hand-painted textures.
• Understanding of retopology, UVs, baking, mesh deformation and the real-time character pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Model and texture characters with Maya, ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Translate concepts into 3D assets and deliver within style, schedule and performance budgets.
• Contribute to team discussions and improvements to character art workflows.

Skills

ZBrush

Maya

Substance Painter

Character sculpting

Retopology

UV mapping

Texture painting

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

Create game-ready characters and creatures across realistic and stylised art styles for Frontier’s simulation games.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom. Contract and work arrangement: Permanent role, fully in-studio or hybrid with at least three studio days per week in Cambridge. Relocation support is offered, but this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Role ID: d81e0934-8f97-4f45-b89f-e6d7c3916b35.

What you will do

• Model and texture characters with Maya, ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Translate concepts into 3D assets and deliver within style, schedule and performance budgets.
• Contribute to team discussions and improvements to character art workflows.

What the studio is looking for

• A portfolio showing anatomical and organic sculpting across realistic and stylised styles.
• Strong ZBrush modelling, Maya and Substance Painter skills, including hand-painted textures.
• Understanding of retopology, UVs, baking, mesh deformation and the real-time character pipeline.