Character Artist

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Wargaming seeks an exceptional 3D Character Artist for an unannounced project. Responsibilities include creating highly detailed, unique characters aligning with project direction; collaborating with the Art Director on character look and feel; translating ideas into detailed models considering appearance, costumes, and visual style; and ensuring game-ready assets with realistic textures and topology suitable for animation. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of industry experience, AAA title experience, strong understanding of human anatomy, topology, realistic human creation in games, and proficiency in software like Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and more. The role involves mentoring junior/mid-level artists and contributing to all aspects of character development.
Must have:
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • AAA title experience
  • Strong human anatomy knowledge
  • Game-ready hair creation
  • Realistic human modeling
  • Proficient in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter etc.
  • Topology for animation
  • Character texturing and materials
Good to have:
  • Garment creation (Marvelous Designer)
  • High-poly sculpting
  • Low-poly modeling
  • Character lighting and presentation
Perks:
  • 21+ days annual leave
  • Additional paid time off
  • Sick Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Career development opportunities
  • English Language courses
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Onsite canteen
  • Company events
  • Seniority Awards
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

We are looking for an exceptional 3D Character Artist to join our team and to be part of a new and exciting project at Wargaming. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional 3D Character models skills, with a focus on realistic art styles.

What will you do?

  • Create highly detailed, interesting, and unique characters that align with the artistic direction of the project.

  • Work as part of an experienced team and help to develop the look and feel of our characters, working alongside the Art Director you will create characters with interesting silhouettes and realistic textures, materials and help drive all aspects of character development and presentation.

  • Translate ideas into detailed character models, considering aspects such as appearance, costumes, accessories, and overall visual style, form and silhouette will be crucial.

What are we looking for?

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a 3D Character Artist or demonstration of at least 1 shipped AAA title.

  • Exceptional understanding of videogame 3D character art and related workflows.

  • A strong understanding of human anatomy and topology.

  • The ability to create game ready hair with realistic textures.

  • A strong understanding of creating realistic humans in videogames.

  • Strong knowledge of creating topology for animation.

  • Strong knowledge of a 3D modelling and texturing software and pipelines (Maya, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop).

  • A deep understanding of character texturing and materials.

  • The ability to translate concepts to match the desired art direction with an attention to detail.

  • Good English communication and writing skills.

  • A problem-solving mentality with a team first attitude.

  • Self-motivated with a productive attitude and the ability to work without direct supervision.

  • Expert understanding of current game art processes, limitations, and dependencies.

  • A good knowledge of real-time game engines and rendering.

  • The ability to mentor junior and mid-level artists.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • An eye on detail and realism.

  • A good eye for character art and design.

  • Demonstration of both facial and body anatomy to a high level.

  • Garment and asset creation.

  • Garments created with Marvelous Designer.

  • High poly sculpting and detailing.

  • Lowpoly modeling with realistic materials and textures.

  • Character lighting and presentation in current game engines.

Work mode

Hybrid (3-4 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

  • 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) 
  • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 
  • Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
  • Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
  • Premium Private Health Care
  • Mental well-being program (iFeel)
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
  • Personal Gaming Account 
  • Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
  • Company events, Social Clubs
  • Seniority Awards  
  • Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward 

 

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.

Similar Jobs

Apple - Staff ML Rendering Engineer - Simulation, Special Projects

Apple

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
hogarth - CGI Lead Creative Director

hogarth

Mexico City, Mexico (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
SideFX - Senior Compositing Software Developer/Technical Director

SideFX

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Keywords Studios - Senior/Lead VFX Artist - 2025 Opportunities (UKI)

Keywords Studios

Brighton And Hove, England, United Kingdom (Remote)
3 Months ago
Lunar animation studios - Lighting and Compositing Artist

Lunar animation studios

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Spatial - Principal Engineer - Design Software

Spatial

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS - Environment Artist

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Inwave - 3D Artist

Inwave

(On-Site)
4 Months ago
Peak Games - 3D Artist

Peak Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Tencent - 3D Character Principal Artist for AAA Stylized Realistic Shooting Game

Tencent

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Statement VFX - Senior 3D Generalist

Statement VFX

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Keen Software House - Senior Render Programmer

Keen Software House

Prague, Prague, Czechia (Remote)
4 Months ago
Larian Studios - Graphics Programmer

Larian Studios

(On-Site)
1 Month ago
HoYoverse - Senior Brand Marketing Manager [CA]

HoYoverse

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
1 Year ago
Vertexbee studios - Senior 3D Environment Artist

Vertexbee studios

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
Canva - Fullstack Software Engineer - Video Compositor

Canva

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Remote)
2 Months ago
N-ix - Senior React Engineer (with React Native experience)

N-ix

Ukraine (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
platinum games - Cinematic Artist

platinum games

(On-Site)
5 Months ago
playrix  - Senior UI Artist

playrix

Almaty, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan (Remote)
8 Months ago
Amber - Senior Unreal Game Engineer (Project Based)

Amber

Brazil (On-Site)
11 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus

PwC - Senior Internal Audit & Compliance Consultant (Ref: 548707WD)

PwC

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Wrike - Mid-Senior Backend Engineer

Wrike

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Playgendary - Lead Level Designer (Match-3)

Playgendary

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (Remote)
4 Months ago
Scorewarrior - Senior Backend C++ Developer (Core Team)

Scorewarrior

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (On-Site)
1 Month ago
playrix  - Lead QA Automation Engineer (Mobile)

playrix

Cyprus (Remote)
8 Months ago
Owlcat Games - Game Designer

Owlcat Games

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Axi - Business Development Manager (Dutch)

Axi

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (On-Site)
2 Months ago
playrix  - Junior Game Designer

playrix

Cyprus (Remote)
2 Months ago
Playgendary - 3D Generalist (Casual)

Playgendary

Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus (Remote)
4 Months ago
Owlcat Games - VFX Artist (Unity)

Owlcat Games

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

3D Art Jobs

Kaedim - Machine Learning Engineer

Kaedim

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
11 Months ago
room8 - 3D Vehicles Artist, Middle/Senior

room8

Ukraine (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epoch Games - 3D Creature Artist

Epoch Games

North Carolina, United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
Amber - 3D Artist - Characters (Project Based)

Amber

Brazil (On-Site)
11 Months ago
Arrible - 3D Modeller

Arrible

Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine (Remote)
11 Months ago
Infold Games - 3D角色模型师(恋与深空)

Infold Games

Shanghai, Shanghai, China (On-Site)
11 Months ago
Nintendo - Associate Concept Artist (NST)

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
9 Months ago
Bondex - 3D Stylized Environment Artist

Bondex

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
10 Months ago
Embark Studios - 3D Artist - Games

Embark Studios

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
5 Months ago
gym class vr  - Senior 3D Artist - Generalist

gym class vr

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
1 Year ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Wargaming is a place where ideas, no matter how crazy, can be realized. Not every gaming company can offer such creative freedom. Discover the latest news. Become a trusted and recognized member of a constantly evolving team, where your creativity can flourish and there is always room to grow.

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania (Hybrid)

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Remote)

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania (Hybrid)

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)

Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus (Hybrid)

Belgrade, Serbia (Hybrid)

Prague, Czechia (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Wargaming

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug