Character Artist (All Levels)

4 Months ago • All levels • Character Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Playground Games seeks Character Artists of all levels to join their Fable team in Leamington Spa. Responsibilities include crafting high-quality 3D character models from concept art and real-world references, collaborating with the Lead and Character Director to ensure design consistency, consistently delivering excellent work on time, and participating in creative design discussions. The ideal candidate possesses strong 3D modeling, texturing, and shading skills, a deep understanding of human and creature anatomy, clothing, and hair, and proficiency in software like Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, etc. A compelling portfolio showcasing character art skills is essential. The role offers a hybrid work model and relocation assistance.
Must have:
  • Experience in 3D modeling, texturing, and shading
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, clothing, and hair
  • Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter
  • Compelling portfolio showcasing skills
  • Excellent teamwork and communication
Perks:
  • Relocation assistance
  • Hybrid work model

Job Details

Description

Playground Games is looking for a Character Artist to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.  

ABOUT US: 

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:  

As a Character Artist at Playground Games, you'll focus on creating realistic characters that resonate with our players. 

Our ideal candidate is a highly talented and experienced artist who is passionate about their craft, skilled in sculpting human, animal and creature anatomies, realistic clothing and armour and has examples to prove it.  

This role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model in place. Relocation assistance is available if required. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

  • Craft high-quality 3D character models, drawing inspiration from concept art and real-world references.  
  • Collaborate with the Lead and Character Director to maintain consistency across all character designs. 
  • Consistently deliver excellent quality work on or ahead of schedule  
  • Engage in creative discussions surrounding characters and their design. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:  

  • Experience in 3D modeling, texturing, and shading, focusing on character design. Knowledge of human anatomy, clothing, and hair. 
  • Familiarity with industry software like Maya, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, and game engines like Unreal and Unity. A compelling portfolio showcasing your character art skills. 
  • A love for gaming and a desire to create compelling characters. 
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, address challenges proactively, and a drive for continuous learning and professional development. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to a make world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity.  We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.     

We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members.  It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players.  We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.    

At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work.   

If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on recruitment@playground-games.com

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