Senior Character Artist

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly talented and experienced Senior Character Artist to join their dedicated art team in Portsmouth . You will be responsible for creating high-quality, visually stunning character models that define the aesthetic of their games. This role requires exceptional artistic skill in modeling, sculpting, texturing, and rigging for real-time applications. You will work closely with character technical artists, animators, and art directors to bring compelling characters to life, ensuring they are technically sound and artistically superb. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to visually innovative game projects and mentor emerging talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Model, sculpt, and texture high-polygon and low-polygon character models for real-time rendering.
• Create realistic or stylized character designs based on concept art and art direction.
• Develop detailed PBR textures and materials for characters, ensuring visual consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with technical artists to implement characters into the game engine, optimize meshes, and set up shaders.
• Ensure character models meet technical requirements for performance, polycount, and texture budgets.
• Mentor junior character artists and provide constructive feedback to maintain artistic standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and sculpting software (e.g., Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter).
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, proportion, and form.
• Experience with PBR workflows and creating realistic or stylized materials.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional character modeling, texturing, and rendering skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• A creative and collaborative studio culture in Portsmouth .
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile game titles.