3D Character Artist

• Model, texture, and sculpt appealing stylized characters, ensuring they fit our creative vision and performance requirements.
• Prepare characters for animation by building efficient, flexible rigs and applying proper skinning to enable smooth, believable movements in Unity.
• Balance visual fidelity with mobile performance; apply best practices in polycount management, texturing, and shader setup so characters look amazing without compromising FPS.
• Work closely with the Art Director and Principal 3D Artist to maintain a cohesive style across all characters, ensuring a fun and unified look for our Match-3 universe.
• Collaborate with VFX artists, animators, and game designers to integrate characters seamlessly into gameplay, implementing feedback efficiently through version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Help refine production pipelines to optimize asset creation, from concept to final engine implementation.

Profile

• 5+ Years of Experience as 3D character modelling for mobile/console titles (casual or Match-3 experience is highly valued).
• Advanced skills in 3DsMax or Blender (or equivalent 3D software) and familiarity with Photoshop (or similar) for texturing/illustration.
• Experience integrating 3D assets into Unity, optimizing character performance on mobile platforms, and collaborating with technical teams.
• Comfortable building rigs, skinning characters, and working with animators to ensure characters animate fluidly.
• Strong eye for colour, shape, and form, capable of delivering fun and memorable designs that resonate with casual audiences.
• Basic understanding of shader creation, VFX, and version control to optimize art pipelines and preserve consistent quality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and receiving feedback in a collaborative environment.