Onsite Senior Character Artist — Create Iconic Characters

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Portsmouth is seeking an Experienced Character Artist. The role involves creating beautifully crafted characters, with a focus on clean geometry, texturing, and modelling. You must showcase proficiency in tools such as Maya and Zbrush, and possess a solid portfolio demonstrating your artistic capabilities. This position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative environment, ideal for those who are passionate about character artistry.

Benefits

Bring your dog to work

Bean to cup coffee machine

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks

In-house clubs and socials

Regular socials and events

Qualifications

• Ability to showcase creative flare with solid topology and texturing.
• Deep understanding of Maya, Zbrush, with a foundation in Photoshop.
• Display a folio showing flexibility and an eye for form and composition.
• Good working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Experience with Substance Painter and facial blendshapes.
• Hair authoring experience and understanding of anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Create beautifully constructed characters with clean geometry.
• Utilize experience in modelling and texturing to tell stories.
• Collaborate with Character Art team to develop character concepts.

Skills

Character creation

Maya

Zbrush

Photoshop

Unreal Engine 4/5

Substance Painter

Facial blendshapes

Hair authoring

Anatomy knowledge

MetaHuman knowledge

Job description

A leading game development studio in Portsmouth is seeking an Experienced Character Artist. The role involves creating beautifully crafted characters, with a focus on clean geometry, texturing, and modelling. You must showcase proficiency in tools such as Maya and Zbrush, and possess a solid portfolio demonstrating your artistic capabilities. This position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative environment, ideal for those who are passionate about character artistry.