Character Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Character Artist (Game Art): Creating high-quality characters with clean geometry and textures for independent game titles with an accent on conceptualization and modeling. Focus on utilizing Maya and ZBrush to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters and high-fidelity assets.

Location: Onsite in Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles.

What you will do

• Conceptualize, model, and texture beautifully crafted characters to tell stories.
• Ensure clean geometry, solid topology, and high-quality material work.
• Develop facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps for realistic expressions.
• Author hair using both full strand-based methods and hair cards.
• Create a wide range of character assets, including hard surface work.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Portsmouth, UK.
• Proven industry experience as a Character Artist with at least one published game.
• Expert proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, topology, UVs, and texturing fundamentals.
• Portfolio demonstrating flexibility, a good eye for form, shape, and composition.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Experience using Marvelous Designer or scan development pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance (BUPA) and private dental insurance.
• Excellent holiday package and company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
• Vibrant studio culture with in-house clubs, social events, and project wrap parties.
• Practical perks including Cycle To Work scheme and eye-care vouchers.