Character Artist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Creative growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment in Sowe

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a talented Character Artist to create and texture high-quality 3D characters for games, collaborating with concept artists, animators and art directors.

You will optimize assets for performance in the game engine, ensure accurate anatomy and silhouette, and contribute to style guide consistency. The role may include rigging tasks and a strong portfolio plus 3+ years of professional experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the game industry.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality character models and texturing work.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush and Substance Painter.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form and silhouette.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and receive constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D characters for games.
• Create character designs that align with art direction and style guides.
• Optimize assets for performance in the game engine.
• Collaborate with art team to ensure consistency across models.
• Potentially assist with rigging and skinning if applicable to the role's scope.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Character Artist to join their creative team in Soweto . This role is integral to bringing memorable characters to life through high-quality 3D modeling, texturing, and potentially rigging. You will collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, and art directors to translate artistic visions into compelling in-game character assets that meet technical and aesthetic requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for an artist with a keen eye for detail and anatomy to contribute to visually stunning projects and leave their mark on unforgettable characters.

Key Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and texture high-quality 3D characters for video games and interactive media.
• Create appealing character designs that align with project art direction and style guides.
• Optimize character assets for performance within the target game engine.
• Collaborate with the art team to ensure consistency and quality across all character models.
• Potentially assist with character rigging and skinning if applicable to the role's scope.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the game industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character models and texturing work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and sculpting software (e.g., Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter).
• Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and silhouette.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and receive constructive feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for creative growth and skill development.
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment in Soweto .