Senior Character Modeler

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edged technology

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Character Modeler to create high-fidelity, game-ready 3D character assets, sculpting, retopology, and UV layouts from concept art.

You will collaborate with texture artists and riggers to ensure seamless integration, optimize for real-time rendering, and contribute to modeling pipelines while staying current with industry techniques.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Character Modeler in the video game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing game-ready characters.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Expertise in sculpting, hard-surface modeling, and organic modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion.
• Experience with UV unwrapping and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with PBR texturing workflows and rendering engines is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment in East London.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience in 3D Art, Game Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D character models from concept art and provided references.
• Sculpt detailed high-poly models and perform efficient low-poly retopology.
• Create clean and efficient UV layouts for optimal texturing.
• Work closely with texture artists and riggers to ensure seamless integration of character assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and character artists to achieve the desired visual style and quality.
• Ensure all models meet performance and technical requirements for real-time rendering.
• Troubleshoot modeling and topology issues.
• Stay updated on the latest character modeling techniques, tools, and industry trends.
• Participate in art reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development of modeling pipelines and best practices.

Skills

Sculpting

Hard-surface modeling

Organic modeling

Anatomy knowledge

UV mapping

Education

Degree in 3D Art / Game Design

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned game development studio located in East London, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Character Modeler to join their talented art team. This role is integral to bringing our game characters to life through high-fidelity, game-ready 3D models. You will be responsible for sculpting, modeling, retopologizing, and UV unwrapping characters, ensuring they meet both aesthetic and technical requirements for our projects. The ideal candidate possesses a mastery of industry-standard modeling software, a deep understanding of anatomy and form, and a keen eye for detail and proportion. Join our collaborative studio in East London and contribute your expertise to creating unforgettable characters for a global audience. We are looking for an artist who is passionate about character creation and can deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, game-ready 3D character models from concept art and provided references.
• Sculpt detailed high-poly models and perform efficient low-poly retopology.
• Create clean and efficient UV layouts for optimal texturing.
• Work closely with texture artists and riggers to ensure seamless integration of character assets.
• Collaborate with art directors and character artists to achieve the desired visual style and quality.
• Ensure all models meet performance and technical requirements for real-time rendering.
• Troubleshoot modeling and topology issues.
• Stay updated on the latest character modeling techniques, tools, and industry trends.
• Participate in art reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development of modeling pipelines and best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Character Modeler in the video game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing game-ready characters.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya, ZBrush, or Blender.
• Expertise in sculpting, hard-surface modeling, and organic modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion.
• Experience with UV unwrapping and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with PBR texturing workflows and rendering engines is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment in East London.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience in 3D Art, Game Design, or a related field.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience.
• comprehensive health insurance, paid vacation, and opportunities for professional growth.
• You will work with a talented and passionate team using cutting-edge technology.
• This role provides a creative and supportive work environment in East London, with opportunities for career advancement and impact on high-profile projects.
• We also offer performance incentives and regular team events.