Senior Artist, Character

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Character Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Character Artist, you will craft high-quality 3D character models aligned with the project's artistic vision and technical constraints. You will develop character concepts in collaboration with the Art Director, ensuring they fit the game’s aesthetic and narrative ambitions. The role also involves sculpting detailed high-poly models and optimizing low-poly versions for real-time game engine integration, liaising with riggers and animators, producing textures and shaders, participating in developing character art pipelines, and supporting team members. The goal is to create characters for games like Hogwarts Legacy, ensuring they meet project milestones and deadlines, while staying updated on industry trends and tools.
Must have:
  • 5 years of experience in 3D character modeling.
  • A portfolio showcasing character work and modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
  • Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine 4/5.
  • Strong understanding of character anatomy and posing.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage time and meet production schedules.

Job Details

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

Title:                                   Senior Artist, Character

Job Type:                          Artist, Game Development/Publishing

Location:                         United States, Utah

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks a Senior Character Artist. Join the team that created Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

The Daily

  • Craft high-quality 3D character models in alignment with the project's artistic vision and technical constraints.
  • Develop character concepts in collaboration with the Art Director, ensuring they fit the game’s aesthetic and narrative ambitions.
  • Sculpt detailed high-poly models and optimize low-poly versions for real-time game engine integration.
  • Liaise with riggers and animators to guarantee that character models are rigged for optimal deformation and functionality.
  • Produce textures and shaders for characters, achieving the desired look, whether photo-realistic or stylized.
  • Participate in developing character art pipelines and adhere to modeling guidelines.
  • Support and assist team members, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.
  • Stay updated on the latest industry trends and tools that could influence character modeling processes.
  • Work with the production team to meet project milestones and deadlines. 


  The Essentials

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D character modeling, preferably within the video game industry or a combination of education and experience.
  • A compelling portfolio that exhibits a range of character work and a mastery of modeling techniques.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
  • Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine 4/5.
  • Strong grasp of character anatomy, proportions, and dynamic posing.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a talent for problem-solving.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet production schedules.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild and Generation Zero. 


Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. 


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