Character Artist

Keywords Studios Plc.; Indonesia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios Plc. is looking for enthusiastic Character Artists to join their team in Malaysia, working on exciting AAA projects. This full-time position offers the opportunity to create high-quality 3D character assets in collaboration with a seasoned team from top AAA studios.

Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio, proven experience in character art, and a knack for both organic and hard surface modelling. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Character Artist on a shipped AAA project.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating character art fundamentals.
• Good anatomical and proportions knowledge.
• Able to work from concepts.
• Ability to iterate quickly based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Creation of realtime 3D character assets.
• Collaborate with the Lead Artist to meet visual targets.
• Optimize and polish assets in accordance with technical requirements.
• Provide guidance to outsourcing vendors.

Skills

Character art fundamentals

Organic and hard surface modelling

Proficiency with Unreal or Unity

Collaborative work ethic

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.

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
• 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.

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.

Our 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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