3D Character Artist — Sculpt, Texture & Game-Ready Characters

Valve; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valve is looking for talented character artists to sculpt high-resolution character models and create low-resolution versions for game integration. Ideal candidates will collaborate closely with concept artists and animators while ensuring characters function within the game design context.

Must have a solid background in character modeling and proficiency with tools like ZBrush and Mudbox. Valve emphasizes hiring based on skill and fit rather than specific credentials.

Qualifications

• Experience in character modeling, sculpting, and texturing for games.
• Proficiency with ZBrush, Mudbox, or 3DCoat and understanding of PBR pipelines.
• Strong collaboration skills working with artists, designers, and animators.

Responsibilities

• Sculpt high-resolution character models using ZBrush or similar tools.
• Create low-resolution model versions for game integration.
• Collaborate with concept artists to iterate on designs.

Skills

Character modeling

Sculpting

Texturing

Collaboration

Understanding of PBR workflows

Tools

ZBrush

Mudbox

3DCoat

Job description

Valve is looking for talented character artists to sculpt high-resolution character models and create low-resolution versions for game integration. Ideal candidates will collaborate closely with concept artists and animators while ensuring characters function within the game design context.

Must have a solid background in character modeling and proficiency with tools like ZBrush and Mudbox. Valve emphasizes hiring based on skill and fit rather than specific credentials.