Senior 3D Character Artist — Real‑Time Game Assets

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior 3D Character Modeler to join a prestigious game development studio in Paarl, Western Cape. You will craft high-fidelity character models, translate concept art into production-ready assets, and collaborate with artists and engineers to ensure optimal performance in real-time engines.

The role requires expert anatomy knowledge, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a 3D Character Modeler in the video game industry.
• Strong portfolio with high-poly sculpting, retopology, and UV mapping.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
• Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, production-ready 3D character models based on concept art and reference material.
• Sculpt high-resolution details using ZBrush.
• Retopologize models for in-game performance and animation.
• Create clean UV layouts for texturing.
• Collaborate with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to meet requirements.
• Maintain consistency in style and quality across character assets.
• Optimize models for real-time rendering in game engines.
• Stay updated with advancements in 3D modeling techniques and software.
• Provide feedback to junior modelers and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Character modeling

High-poly sculpting

Retopology

UV mapping

Unreal Engine

Unity

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior 3D Character Modeler to join a prestigious game development studio in Paarl, Western Cape. You will craft high-fidelity character models, translate concept art into production-ready assets, and collaborate with artists and engineers to ensure optimal performance in real-time engines.

The role requires expert anatomy knowledge, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.