Principal Character Artist - Create Lifelike Characters

HellaGoodAudio

United States

Remote

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HellaGoodAudio is seeking an experienced 3D Artist to maintain artistic direction and deliver high quality characters, creatures, and props aligned with our game's universe. You will work under supervision with the Art Director to uphold style and technical standards across the pipeline.

The role requires strong portfolio, proficiency in Maya/ZBrush/Substance Painter/Photoshop, and hands-on Unreal Engine experience to create believable game-ready assets.

Qualifications

  • Impressive portfolio showcasing character modeling and texturing skills.
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, form, color, and texture.
  • Experience with PBR workflows and industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain artistic direction and quality across assets.
  • Produce high quality character, creature, and props within deadlines.
  • Collaborate on setting style benchmarks under supervision.

Skills

Character modeling
Texturing
Artistic vision

Tools

Maya
ZBrush
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Unreal Engine

Job description

HellaGoodAudio is seeking an experienced 3D Artist to maintain artistic direction and deliver high quality characters, creatures, and props aligned with our game's universe. You will work under supervision with the Art Director to uphold style and technical standards across the pipeline.

The role requires strong portfolio, proficiency in Maya/ZBrush/Substance Painter/Photoshop, and hands-on Unreal Engine experience to create believable game-ready assets.

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