Junior Character Artist

Workplays; Katowice; On-site; PLN 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private life and health care insurance

Multisport card(co-financed)

English lessons

Relocation assistance

No crunch

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Anshar Studios in Katowice, Poland, is seeking a Junior Character Artist to join the on-site team and grow with us on upcoming projects. You will create 3D characters, props, and accessories, working with senior artists to meet project standards and real-time engine requirements.

You'll collaborate with concept artists, animators, and the Art Director, developing your skills and contributing to international AAA/AA titles. Relocation support and a supportive, crunch-free environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Some experience in character or asset creation for real-time projects.
• Sculpting and modeling characters (organic and hard-surface) using ZBrush, Blender, Maya, or similar tools.
• Solid organic modeling and UV mapping.
• Basic PBR texturing (Substance Painter or Photoshop).
• English proficiency at least A2/B1.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D characters, character parts, props, and accessories with feedback from senior artists.
• Model and sculpt organic assets and hard-surface props.
• Prepare and optimize assets for real-time engines: retopology, UV mapping, baking, texturing, cleanup.
• Implement assets in Unreal Engine and ensure proper integration with rigs.
• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, and the Art Director.
• Provide asset documentation and assist with cleanup and backups.

Skills

English communication

Character artistry

Portfolio demonstrating skills

Tools

ZBrush

Blender

Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

Anshar Studios is seeking a Junior Character Artist to join our on-site team and grow with us on our upcoming projects. Currently, we employ over 180 specialists at our studio in Katowice. Working with Anshar gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to challenging international AAA and AA projects, and collaborate with a team of passionate people who love video games.

This is an on-site only position based in our office in Katowice, Poland.

Responsibilities:

• Create 3D characters, character parts, props, and accessories that respect project style and quality standards, working with support and feedback from senior artists.
• Model and sculpt organic assets and hard-surface props using ZBrush and Blender.
• Prepare and optimize characters for real-time engines: retopology, UV mapping, baking, texturing, and cleanup, while maintaining design quality.
• Implement and test character assets in Unreal Engine, ensuring they integrate well with provided rigs and function correctly in-game.
• Create PBR textures using Substance Painter or similar tools.
• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, and the Art Director to achieve cohesive character design.
• Support production with documentation, asset cleanup, and backups.

Requirements:

• Some experience in character or asset creation for real-time - professional, internship, formal education, or strong personal / non-commercial projects. Portfolio should demonstrate relevant skills.
• Sculpting and modeling characters (organic and hard-surface elements) using ZBrush, Blender, Maya, or similar tools.
• Solid organic modeling and UV mapping.
• Basic PBR texturing (Substance Painter or Photoshop).
• English sufficient (A2/B1).

Pluses:

• Marvelous Designer and garment creation.
• Advanced hard-surface modeling.
• Advanced ZBrush, Blender, or Substance Painter knowledge.
• Knowledge of rigging and its role in character development pipelines.
• Experience with cloth simulation tools in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Experience creating fantasy or stylized characters and costumes.
• Formal art education.
• Previous experience in game development or postproduction, including other roles, hobby projects, or non-commercial projects.

Offered salary:

• 5.000 - 7.100 PLN gross - depending on skills and experience.

We offer:

• Flexible work hours (core hours 10:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 10:00 6:00 6:00 6:00).
• Private life and health care insurance.
• Co-financing of Multisport cards.
• English lessons.
• Help with relocation after trial period.
• No crunch.
• No non-compete policy.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Co-financed participation in a selection of conferences and workshops, treated as work days.