Experienced 3D Character Artist

Pixelantgames; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

B2B contract

Five paid learning days per year

Flexible work model

Job summary

PixelAnt Games in Wrocław, Poland, is seeking a seasoned 3D Character Artist to create high-quality characters for AA+/AAA projects, including real-time topology, textures, and assets for Unreal Engine. You will translate concept art into production-ready models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain production schedules while delivering polished results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AA+/AAA studios, a strong portfolio, proficiency with ZBrush and Marvelous, and fluent

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Character Artist in AA+/AAA studios.
• Present a portfolio demonstrating high-quality character modeling, sculpting, texturing, and materials for real-time production.
• Proficiency with industry tools (ZBrush, Marvelous Designer) and Unreal Engine 4/5 is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, deformation-friendly topology, and character pipelines.
• Good communicator with a cooperative attitude and openness to client feedback.
• Communicative level of English and Polish is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D characters, including anatomy, clothing, accessories, hairstyles, and other assets.
• Translate concepts into production-ready character models meeting artistic and technical requirements.
• Build clean topology, UVs, textures, and materials for real-time rendering on target platforms.
• Collaborate with Art Lead, Lead Designer, Tech Lead, Animators, Rigging, QA, and PM to ensure correct implementation.
• Maintain project organization and status updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Character modeling

Texturing

Real-time topology

Communication

English and Polish

Tools

ZBrush

Marvelous Designer

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

PixelAnt Games is a co-development, porting, and full-production studio in Wrocław, Poland. We work on partners’ games like – Gears of War: Reloaded, Mortal Kombat 1, Forza Motorsport, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – and we’re building our own original IP on Unreal Engine.

Our reputation is delivery: high quality, on time, on budget. Porting and optimization are most of what we have done, co-development is close behind, and we take on partial and full production too.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 3D characters, including anatomy, clothing, accessories, hairstyles, and other character-related assets.
• Translate concept art, references, and creative direction into production-ready character models that meet artistic, technical, animation, and gameplay requirements.
• Build clean, efficient topology, UVs, textures, and materials suitable for real-time rendering, deformation, and optimization on the target platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Lead, Lead Designer, Tech Lead, Animators, Rigging, QA, and Project Management to ensure characters are implemented accurately and within production constraints.
• Keep work organized and up to date throughout production so that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of character asset status, quality expectations, and delivery progress.
• We are looking for a person with solid professional experience as a 3D Character Artist, preferably with 5+ years of experience in AA+ or AAA studios.
• The candidate should be able to present a portfolio demonstrating high-quality character modeling, sculpting, texturing, material work, and an understanding of real-time character production.
• Experience with industry-standard tools (including ZBrush and Marvelous) and game engines (Unreal Engine 4 or 5) is highly valued.
• Knowledge of anatomy, proportions, deformation-friendly topology, and character pipeline requirements is highly desirable.
• The candidate should be a good communicator, with a cooperative and positive attitude, open to changes arising in the project and to client feedback.
• Communicative level of English and Polish is a must.

What we offer:

• Flexible work model: onsite in our Wrocław office, hybrid, or remote
• B2B contract
• Five paid learning & skill development days per year

This job can be remote or onsite/hybrid in Wrocław, Poland.

*While we’d love to speak with everyone, we’re only able to reach out to candidates who are moving forward to the next stage*