Senior Character Artist - Realism Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Character Artist with a realism focus to craft believable high-fidelity characters from concept to integration in the game engine.

You will sculpt, texture, and optimize assets using Maya/Blender, ZBrush, and Substance tools, working with Unreal Engine or Unity. The role emphasizes anatomy mastery, collaboration, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry, with a strong portfolio focused on realism.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender) and high-resolution sculpting (ZBrush).
• Advanced knowledge of PBR texturing workflows and software (Substance Painter, Mari).
• Proficiency in creating realistic skin, hair, and fabric materials.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including material setup and asset integration.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form.
• Ability to interpret and execute concept art with a high degree of fidelity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, 3D Animation, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsabilités

• Create high-polygon and low-polygon character models with exceptional attention to anatomical detail and realism.
• Sculpt and detail characters using ZBrush, ensuring believable forms and surface imperfections.
• Develop realistic PBR textures and materials for skin, hair, clothing and accessories.
• Proficiently use Maya or equivalent for modeling, UV layout, and Maya rigging preparations.
• Integrate character assets into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine), ensuring proper material setup and optimization.
• Collaborate with technical artists and riggers to ensure character models are optimized for animation and performance.
• Work from concept art and photographic references to achieve photorealistic results.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior artists, fostering artistic growth within the character team.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in realistic character art creation.

Connaissances

Anatomy expertise

PBR texturing

Artistic collaboration

Concept-to-final workflows

Realism portfolio emphasis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts / 3D Animation

Outils

Maya

Blender

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Mari

Unreal Engine

Unity

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a studio celebrated for its hyper-realistic visual style, is seeking a Senior Character Artist with a specialization in realism to join their team in Klerksdorp, North West . This role is critical in crafting believable and visually stunning characters for our upcoming projects. You will be responsible for the end-to-end creation of high-fidelity characters, from initial concept sculpting and modeling to detailed texturing, shading, and integration into the game engine. The ideal candidate possesses an exceptional understanding of human anatomy, fabric, and material properties, with a portfolio that exemplifies a mastery of realistic character representation. You will collaborate closely with art directors and the character team to ensure the highest standards of visual quality and artistic consistency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your talents to a studio pushing the boundaries of graphical fidelity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-polygon and low-polygon character models with exceptional attention to anatomical detail and realism.
• Sculpt and detail characters using ZBrush, ensuring believable forms and surface imperfections.
• Develop realistic PBR (Physically Based Rendering) textures and materials for skin, hair, clothing and accessories.
• Proficiently use Maya or equivalent for modeling, UV layout, and Maya rigging preparations.
• Integrate character assets into the game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine), ensuring proper material setup and optimization.
• Collaborate with technical artists and riggers to ensure character models are optimized for animation and performance.
• Work from concept art and photographic references to achieve photorealistic results.
• Provide feedback and guidance to junior artists, fostering artistic growth within the character team.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in realistic character art creation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry, with a strong portfolio focused on realism.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender) and high-resolution sculpting (ZBrush).
• Advanced knowledge of PBR texturing workflows and software (Substance Painter, Mari).
• Proficiency in creating realistic skin, hair, and fabric materials.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity, including material setup and asset integration.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form.
• Ability to interpret and execute concept art with a high degree of fidelity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, 3D Animation, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and training. This hybrid role provides the flexibility to work remotely some days while collaborating in person with your team at our state-of-the-art studio in Klerksdorp on others. Enjoy access to cutting-edge technology, regular team events, and a creative work environment that encourages innovation and artistic excellence. We provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and you have the chance to work on visually groundbreaking projects that captivate a global audience. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences.