Senior Character Artist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Character Artist for an on-site role in Benoni, Gauteng. You will sculpt, texture, and integrate high-fidelity characters for our next generation games, collaborating with concept artists, animators, and technical artists.

The successful candidate will master ZBrush, Maya or 3ds Max, and be proficient in PBR workflows with Unreal Engine or Unity, backed by a strong portfolio and deep knowledge of anatomy.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional character work.
• Mastery of ZBrush for sculpting and proficiency in Maya or 3ds Max.

Responsibilities

• Sculpt, model, and texture high- and low-polygon characters for real-time rendering.
• Create realistic or stylized character designs from concept art and project requirements.
• Develop detailed PBR textures, including diffuse, normal, roughness, metallic, and emissive maps.
• Implement characters into the game engine, ensuring proper rigging, skinning, and material setup.
• Collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, and technical artists to achieve the desired character vision.
• Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining visual quality.
• Provide artistic direction and technical guidance to junior character artists.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in character art creation.

Skills

Character art mastery

Anatomy knowledge

Real-time pipeline

On-site collaboration

Tools

ZBrush

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading game development studio, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Character Artist to join their talented art team. This on-site role, located in Benoni , Gauteng, is central to creating compelling and memorable characters that drive player engagement. You will be responsible for sculpting, modeling, texturing, and integrating high-fidelity characters for our next generation of games. The ideal candidate possesses a masterful understanding of anatomy, form, and visual storytelling, coupled with expert technical skills. This position requires a collaborative spirit and a dedication to producing top-tier character art within a studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sculpt, model, and texture high-polygon and low-polygon characters for real-time rendering in game engines.


• Create realistic or stylized character designs based on concept art and project requirements.


• Develop detailed PBR textures, including diffuse, normal, roughness, metallic, and emissive maps.


• Implement characters into the game engine, ensuring proper rigging, skinning, and material setup.


• Collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, and technical artists to achieve the desired character vision.


• Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining visual quality.


• Provide artistic direction and technical guidance to junior character artists.


• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in character art creation.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry, with a portfolio showcasing exceptional character work.


• Mastery of ZBrush for sculpting, and proficiency in Maya or 3ds Max for modeling.


• Expertise in texturing software such as Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop.


• Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their character pipelines.


• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, proportion, and form.


• Knowledge of PBR workflows and material creation.


• Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills for an on-site studio setting in Benoni .

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile game titles in Benoni , Gauteng.


• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Creative and collaborative studio environment with regular team events.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.


• Access to cutting-edge technology and software.