Senior Character Artist & Modeler for AAA Games

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

High-profile projects

On-site in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Character Artist & Modeler to lead the creation of high-fidelity, game-ready character models for AAA titles. You will sculpt high-poly pieces, optimize low-poly versions, and develop textures and materials for real-time engines.

The role requires mastery of Maya, ZBrush, Blender, and advanced texturing tools like Substance Painter and Mari. You will mentor junior artists and collaborate with animators and directors in a fast-paced, studio

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional character modeling and texturing skills for video games.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, ZBrush, and Blender.
• Expertise in texturing software such as Substance Painter, Mari, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of anatomy, form, proportion, and material definition.
• Experience with real-time game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their asset pipelines.
• Familiarity with rigging and animation processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready character models, including sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and texturing.
• Develop realistic and stylized textures, utilizing PBR workflows and tools like Substance Painter.
• Ensure character models meet performance requirements and technical specifications for real-time engines.
• Collaborate with art directors and leads to define character aesthetics and ensure consistency with project style guides.
• Work closely with animators to ensure models are properly rigged and deformed.
• Contribute to the development of character art pipelines and workflows.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior character artists.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in character art and 3D modeling.
• Maintain clear communication with the art team and other development departments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to character assets.

Skills

Character modeling

Texturing

UV mapping

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Substance Painter

Mari

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or a related field

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Substance Painter

Mari

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Character Artist & Modeler to lead the creation of high-fidelity, game-ready character models for AAA titles. You will sculpt high-poly pieces, optimize low-poly versions, and develop textures and materials for real-time engines.

The role requires mastery of Maya, ZBrush, Blender, and advanced texturing tools like Substance Painter and Mari. You will mentor junior artists and collaborate with animators and directors in a fast-paced, studio