Senior Character Artist

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge hardware

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Character Artist in Durban to create high-fidelity character models, textures, and potentially rigging for next-generation games. You will work with a dedicated art team to push the boundaries of character creation and contribute to a visually stunning gaming experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in the field, strong anatomy knowledge, and proficiency with ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form and proportion.
• Experience with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) and PBR workflows.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding character modeling and texturing in a studio setting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-poly 3D character models, including sculpting, retopology, UV mapping and texture painting.
• Collaborate with concept artists and art directors to translate designs into in-game assets.
• Optimize character assets for real-time performance while maintaining visual fidelity.
• Ensure consistency in art style and quality across character assets for the project.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide feedback on pipelines and tools.

Skills

Character artistry

PBR workflows

Real-time engines

Tools

ZBrush

Maya

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Character Artist to join their acclaimed development studio located in the vibrant city of Durban . This role is integral to bringing compelling characters to life, responsible for creating high-fidelity character models, textures, and potentially rigging for our next generation of games. You will work within a dedicated art team, pushing the boundaries of character creation and contributing to a visually stunning and memorable gaming experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for an artist passionate about character development to showcase their talents in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create exceptional 3D character models, including high-poly sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and texture painting.
• Collaborate with concept artists and art directors to translate character designs into fully realized in-game assets.
• Optimize character assets for real-time performance while maintaining high visual fidelity.
• Ensure consistency in art style and quality across all character assets developed for the project.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide feedback on character pipelines and tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
• Expertise in ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and PBR workflows.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding character modeling and texturing skills in a studio setting like Durban.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile game projects.
• Access to cutting-edge hardware and software.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture focused on artistic growth.
• Convenient Johannesburg office location with ample amenities.