Chicago Hybrid 3D Artist — Organic Characters & Props

Festybay; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for continuous learning

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

A gaming industry leader in Chicago is seeking a talented 3D Artist specializing in organic and character art. The role involves creating high-resolution 3D models and textures while collaborating with a diverse creative team. Responsibilities include digital sculpting, retopology, and ensuring a cohesive visual style. Ideal candidates will possess expert skills in software like Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary range of $85,000 – $125,000.

Qualifications

• Professional-grade digital portfolio demonstrating high-poly sculpting.
• Exceptional understanding of form, shape and structure.
• Solid grasp of rigging impacts on modeling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-resolution 3D sculpts of characters and creatures.
• Convert high-fidelity sculpts into low-polygon game assets.
• Develop high-quality texture maps.

Skills

Expert-level specialization in Maya

Expert-level specialization in ZBrush

Expert-level specialization in Photoshop

Understanding of human/animal anatomy

Next-generation asset creation pipelines

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

A gaming industry leader in Chicago is seeking a talented 3D Artist specializing in organic and character art. The role involves creating high-resolution 3D models and textures while collaborating with a diverse creative team. Responsibilities include digital sculpting, retopology, and ensuring a cohesive visual style. Ideal candidates will possess expert skills in software like Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary range of $85,000 – $125,000.