Character Artist

Keyword Studios; Remote; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio is seeking a Character Artist to work on exciting AAA projects either from Indonesia or Malaysia. This full-time role involves creating 3D assets and collaborating closely with the Lead Artist. Ideal candidates will have experience in AAA games, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with modern game engines. Join a diverse environment that values inclusion and creativity, contributing to high-quality game art while working remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Character Artist on a shipped AAA or high-quality game project.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating character art fundamentals.
• Good anatomical and proportions knowledge.
• Able to work from concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create realtime 3D character, vehicle, and environment assets.
• Work closely with the Lead Artist.
• Iterate, optimize and polish assets.
• Review assets produced by outsource teams.

Skills

Character art fundamentals

Anatomy knowledge

Organic and hard surface modeling

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Keywords Studios Asia is currently looking to expand its team. We're seeking Character Artists with AAA game development experience. These opportunities are located in either Malaysia, or Indonesia (Remote). This is a permanent, full-time position.

Keywords Studios is a global leader providing art services to AAA Publishers. Our work can be seen across many of the top selling titles on console and PC. We've secured an exciting AAA IP project and anticipating further project announcements early in 2026. You'll get to work alongside seasoned developers bringing expertise from world class AAA studios.

At Keywords Studios we are looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic and self‑motivated Character Artist to join our team working on an exciting, new and unannounced project.

What you will do:

• Creation of realtime 3D Character, Vehicle and Environment assets.
• Work closely with the Lead Artist to ensure the visual target is met or exceeded.
• Work within the engine to preview, iterate, optimize and polish assets to a quality bar and visual direction agreed with stakeholders, while respecting the technical requirements.
• Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem‑solving discussions.
• Review assets produced by outsource teams and provide technical and aesthetic feedback.
• Provide guidance and assistance whenever required to outsourcing vendors.
• Maintain a consistent quality of work while staying on schedule.
• Help the production team with tasks breakdown, prioritization and assignment among the art team.
• Maintain visibility of progress and where areas of production need assistance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Character Artist on a shipped AAA or high‑quality game project.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating Character art fundamentals.
• Good anatomical and proportions knowledge.
• Organic and hard surface modelling.
• Able to work from concepts.
• Proficiency with modern game engines (Unreal, Unity or proprietary engines).
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and iterate quickly based on feedback.

Benefits

Only those with relevant working rights for Malaysia, and Indonesia will be considered. Sponsorship and relocation is not being offered as part of this package.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment

Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Malaysia, Indonesia

Area of Work: Art

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote