Experienced Character Artist

The Experienced Character Artist will be responsible for delivering high-quality, game-ready character and creature assets, while also taking a proactive role in mentoring, problem-solving, and improving the wider team’s workflows and quality standards.

This role will act as a key contributor and a point of support within the team, representing character art when required and supporting leads and production with planning, outsourcing feedback, and documentation. The Experienced Character Artist should consistently demonstrate artistic excellence, technical understanding, and leadership through collaboration.

Create polished, optimised 3D character and creature assets from concept to implementation.

Demonstrate a proactive approach to responsibility, confidently taking ownership of work, driving outcomes, and contributing to team success with minimal supervision.

Support and influence others through constructive feedback, collaboration, and cross-functional communication, acting as a positive role model regardless of prior leadership experience.

Collaborate closely with leads and producers to understand project goals, schedules, and priorities.

Mentor and support junior character artists, helping to grow team skill and confidence.

Troubleshoot technical and artistic issues and share solutions with the wider team.

Drive improvements in workflows and contribute to maintaining or updating documentation.

Help write briefs and provide clear, actionable feedback to outsourcing vendors.

Maintain a neat, clear, and organised working practice to enable asset sharing and collaborative handovers.

Experience delivering high-quality game-ready character/creature assets.

Expert knowledge of sculpting, modelling, topology, UVs, baking, texturing, and experience with checking assets into game-engine.

Deep understanding of anatomy, proportion, form, deformation, and visual storytelling.

Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools: ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop.