Character Artist

3 Weeks ago • 2 Years + • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Expression, a fully remote game developer, seeks a Character Artist. Responsibilities include creating vibrant and detailed characters, understanding form, anatomy, and color, receiving and utilizing constructive feedback, creating optimized game-ready content, collaborating across disciplines, contributing to a sound art pipeline, documenting processes, and daily communication with the art team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer, and Photoshop, strong anatomy understanding, a passion for historically accurate content, and Unreal Engine 4/5 experience. At least 2 years of industry experience is required.
Must have:
  • Excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of anatomy
  • 2+ years industry experience
  • Create vibrant and detailed characters
  • Game-ready content creation
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 knowledge
Good to have:
  • Experience shipping a AAA title
  • Traditional art skills (life drawing, sculpting, etc.)
  • Ability to create realistic clothing sculpts
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA

Job Details

Founded in 2022, Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC.


Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we bring life, depth and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story!


We're working on several exciting projects and are seeking a Character Artist to join our team.


Responsibilities


  • Experience of creating vibrant and detailed characters
  • Solid understanding of form, anatomy, and colour to create accurate content
  • Ability to digest constructive feedback in review sessions and help build a positive team experience
  • Well-versed in modern tools and techniques for creating optimized and textured game-ready content
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure your characters meet the needs of the project
  • Contribute towards a technically sound art pipeline and ensure your assets meet the criteria for the title
  • Document art processes and establish a good working practice
  • Collaborate and communicate daily with the art team
  • Have creative freedom on assigned tasks based on the project's art pillars


What we’re looking for


  • Excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of anatomy
  • Passion for creating historically accurate content
  • Ability to create realistic clothing sculpts which show weight and form
  • A good understanding of Unreal Engine 4 and 5
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Traditional art skills are a plus (e.g. life drawing, illustration, sculpting, etc.)
  • At least 2 years’ industry experience 
  • Experience shipping a AAA title is a plus


What we offer


  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA


Note - we can only accept applications from current UK residents who hold the right to work live and work in the UK

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About The Company

Founded in 2022, Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC.

 

Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we're able to bring life, depth and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story.


In September 2023, Expression was recognised as one of the best mid-sized companies at the gamesindustry.biz Best Places to Work Awards UK.

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