Senior 3D Character Artist

11 Hours ago • 5 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Magic Media seeks a passionate Senior 3D Character Artist to create organic assets (characters, props) for video games. Responsibilities include defining project pipelines, mentoring junior artists, and contributing to estimations and documentation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in organic mesh creation using various styles and pipelines within the video game industry. Strong skills in Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal or Unity are essential, along with a deep understanding of mesh topology and human anatomy. The role requires the ability to work independently, following own creations without detailed blueprints, and achieving expected visual styles. Strong communication and documentation skills are also crucial.
Must have:
  • Create organic 3D assets
  • Define project pipelines
  • Mentor junior artists
  • Proficient in Maya, Blender, Substance Painter
  • Extensive knowledge of mesh topology and anatomy
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Hardsurface sculpting/modeling
  • Marvelous Designer knowledge
  • 2D or concept art background
  • 3D animation/rigging skills
Perks:
  • Permanently remote position
  • Diverse project experience
  • Career growth
  • International work environment
  • Ongoing training
  • Flexible working hours
  • Inclusive culture

Job Details

Description

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

We are looking for a passionate Senior 3D Character Artist to join our team. If you are looking for an open and professional environment to unleash the potential we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate should have extensive and demonstrable experience creating organic meshes in different styles and pipelines specifically among the videogame industry. 


WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Be responsible for the creation of different types of organic assets such as characters or organic animated props.
  • Define the pipelines that will be followed in a project, assist leading the juniors and completing estimations or other documentation.

Skills

  • Knowledge of the standard 3D packages, Maya, Blender.
  • Proficient in using Substance Painter.
  • Experience using Unreal or Unity.
  • Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of mesh topology and human anatomy.
  • Some knowledge of other lifeforms anatomy.
  • A 2D background and are capable of following their own creations without a concept. 
  • Capability to achieve expected visual goals and style without fully defined blueprints.
  • Good understanding of which style and visuals are expected in each task or project.
  • Ability of art creation pipelines, asset exporting, and process automation workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Reporting and documentation skills.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience and involved in various game development projects.
  • A passion for video games and capability to assist workmates. 
  • Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of human and animal anatomy.
  • Ability to answer and help workmates regarding specific 3D tasks.
  • Experience in various standard 3D packages.

Desirable pluses

  • Experience in hardsurface sculpting/modeling.
  • Basic knowledge of Marvelous Designer.
  • Some 2D or concept background.
  • Various lifeforms anatomy knowledge.
  • 3D animation/rigging skills.

Benefits

  • Permanently remote position
  • An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
  • Be part of an international Group with offices worldwide
  • Career growth and development
  • Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
  • Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • An inclusive culture and open communication

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