Senior Character Artist - Create Stylized & Realistic 3D Characters

Mob Entertainment, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Mob Entertainment is hiring a Senior Character Artist to drive our character work across our game worlds. You will model, texture, and sculpt characters for real-time engines, collaborating with concept artists, animators, riggers, and designers to define visual identity.

You will translate concept art into stylized or photorealistic models, create high- and low-poly assets with proper topology, and ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Character Artist in the game industry, with at least one shipped AAA or high-quality indie title.
• Mastery of 3D software such as Maya, Blender, ZBrush, and texturing tools like Substance Painter/Designer.
• Strong knowledge of human and creature anatomy, clothing, and material rendering.
• Deep understanding of topology, UV layout, and real-time rendering techniques.
• Experience working with game engines like Unreal Engine 4/5.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of character work from stylized to realistic.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D character assets for use in real-time game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine or Unity).
• Translate 2D concept art and design briefs into fully realized, stylized or photorealistic 3D character models.
• Create both high-poly sculpts and optimized game-ready low-poly models with proper UVs and efficient topology.
• Collaborate with rigging and animation teams to ensure characters deform correctly and perform well in motion.
• Help establish and maintain consistent visual standards for characters across the game.
• Mentor junior artists and provide constructive feedback and direction.
• Participate in character pipeline development and documentation to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Work with Tech Art to troubleshoot and resolve performance or compatibility issues.

Skills

Character anatomy

Topology & UVs

Real-time rendering

Sculpting & texturing

Portfolio

Mentoring/leadership

Tools

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

Mob Entertainment is hiring a Senior Character Artist to drive our character work across our game worlds. You will model, texture, and sculpt characters for real-time engines, collaborating with concept artists, animators, riggers, and designers to define visual identity.

You will translate concept art into stylized or photorealistic models, create high- and low-poly assets with proper topology, and ensure optimal performance.