Stylized 3D Character Artist

King Elton LLC; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An upcoming game studio is on the lookout for a talented 3D Character Artist to create stunning anime-inspired characters for their games. This remote position offers the chance to work in a stylized art environment, focusing on high-quality character modeling and texturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, experience with PBR workflows, and proficiency in tools like Blender and Substance Painter. Join a creative team where your skills will help bring captivating characters to life and contribute to exciting game projects!

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing stylized or anime-inspired 3D character work.
• Experience with 2.5k–5k triangle budgets while maintaining character detail.

Responsibilities

• Model high-quality, stylized 3D characters optimized for real-time rendering.
• Collaborate with riggers, animators, and designers to ensure visual quality.

Skills

3D Character Modeling

PBR Texturing

UV Unwrapping

Stylized Art

Communication Skills

Tools

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Roblox Studio

Unity

Job description

We're Hiring: 3D Character Artist (Remote/Flexible)

We're seeking a talented 3D Character Artist to join our team and create stunning anime-inspired characters for our games. If you excel in a stylized art environment, understand game-ready pipelines, and can balance form with function, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:

1. Model high-quality, stylized 3D characters optimized for real-time rendering (2.5k–5k triangles).
2. Create clean, efficient topology suitable for animation and deformation.
3. Unwrap and pack UVs with precision and efficiency.
4. Texture characters using PBR workflows in Substance Painter, leveraging the tool to its full potential.
5. Collaborate with riggers, animators, and designers to ensure visual quality and performance across the pipeline.
6. Interpret 2D concepts and reference materials into expressive 3D characters.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio showcasing stylized or anime-inspired 3D character work.
• Experience working within 2.5k–5k triangle budgets while maintaining character detail.
• Excellent topology practices—especially for animation.
• Deep knowledge of UV unwrapping and packing workflows.
• Extensive experience with Substance Painter and PBR texturing.
• Proficiency in Blender, ZBrush, and other relevant tools.
• Solid communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to hand-paint stylized textures.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Roblox Studio, Unity, or other real-time game engines.
• Background in rigging or character animation.
• Passion for anime, JRPGs, or stylized games.

How to Apply

Send an email with some of your past work to [e-mail]

About the Company

We are an upcoming game studio making high-quality games.