Senior 3D Character Artist

icegoo.com; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

icegoo.com is seeking a remote, full-time senior character artist for a game development team. You will create high-quality 3D characters and related assets, spanning modeling, texturing, and prop creation, while collaborating with leads and directors in a production-driven pipeline.

Required assets include a strong portfolio, expert use of Maya or 3ds Max, 3+ years in Sub-D or polygon workflows, and solid anatomy knowledge. Rigging is a plus, with openness to traditional sculpting techniques.

Qualifications

• Production-grade CGI skills demonstrated in portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of Maya and/or 3ds Max, with 3+ years in Sub-D or polygon workflows.
• Solid grasp of human anatomy and proportion.
• Rigging experience considered a plus; familiarity with traditional 3D sculpting.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work under production deadlines.
• Self-motivated with clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Model and texture game-ready assets using Maya or 3ds Max.
• Apply both visual and technical judgment to high- and low-poly character creation.
• Build complex character models as well as organic meshes and hard-surface environmental and prop models.
• Iterate efficiently on feedback from leads, supervisors, and directors.
• Operate as a self-directed contributor within a collaborative production environment.

Skills

Portfolio / reel

Maya / 3ds Max

Anatomy knowledge

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Job description

Role overview

A remote, full-time senior role on a game development team, centered on creating high-quality 3D characters and related assets. The work spans modeling, texturing, and prop creation, and requires close collaboration with leads, supervisors, and directors inside a production-driven pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Model and texture game-ready assets using Maya or 3ds Max.
• Apply both visual and technical judgment to high- and low-poly character creation.
• Build complex character models as well as organic meshes and hard-surface environmental and prop models.
• Iterate efficiently on feedback from leads, supervisors, and directors.
• Operate as a self-directed contributor within a collaborative production environment.

Requirements

• Portfolio or reel demonstrating production-grade CGI or traditional art skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Maya and/or 3ds Max, with 3+ years of industry experience modeling in Sub-D or polygon workflows.
• Solid grasp of human anatomy and proportion.
• Rigging experience considered a plus, alongside familiarity with traditional 3D sculpting.
• Strong problem-solving instincts, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under production deadlines.
• Self-motivated with clear communication skills and a strong team-player attitude.

Nice to have

• Prior rigging experience on character assets.
• Background in traditional 3D sculpting techniques.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote, full-time position.
• Embedded within a tight-knit team of experienced game-development professionals.
• Culture described as enthusiastic, open, and results-oriented.
• Competitive compensation package.