3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)
Join thatgamecompany as a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to create memorable characters for the game Sky.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist at thatgamecompany focuses on creating and refining 3D characters and cosmetics that fit within the artistic vision of the game Sky. Proficiency in tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter is essential, along with a strong portfolio showcasing character art skills. This position is ideal for someone with over three years of experience in game studios who thrives in collaborative environments and is open to feedback. The company values a culture of inclusion and diversity, making it a fitting choice for artists passionate about impactful gaming.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 10 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from thatgamecompany's career page.
- thatgamecompany has 39 other open roles including Staff Systems Software Engineer, Game Engine Engineer , Brand Intern-Japan.
- 33 active Photoshop roles on Joblaze right now.
- 17 active Unity roles on Joblaze right now.
- 11 active Maya roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Design roles (median ~$170,000).
- Pays more than 8% of the 12 salaried Photoshop roles we track (median $112,500).
Quick facts
- Is the 3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior) role remote?
- Yes — thatgamecompany lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- thatgamecompany lists $81,000–$114,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this 3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior) role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Unity, ZBrush.
- What seniority level is this role?
- thatgamecompany targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this 3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior) role at thatgamecompany.
From the original posting
3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)
thatgamecompany is looking for a Mid-Senior 3D Character Artist to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Create 3D characters and cosmetics in a visual style aligned with the world of Sky
Skinning character and cosmetic assets
Collaborate with project leads, concept artists, designers, and engineers
Brainstorm ideas and create rapid 3D prototypes during the concept and design phase
Support the rest of the 3D team to create character assets
Review and fix bugs of all complexities
Contribute to documentation and resource libraries for the art department
Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of inclusion and diversity
Must Haves:
Online portfolio demonstrating character art skills
3+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist at a game studio
Proficient modeling skills in Maya or equivalent
Self-motivated, humble, and a team player
Open-minded and able to implement feedback from peers and art directors in a timely manner
Passion for creating memorable characters for games
Understanding of Industry Standard Software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, and Texture Creation/Material Editing (Substance Painter/Unity)
Familiarity with Maya rigging/skinning
Nice to Haves:
A passionate Gamer
A Sky Player
Human Anatomy & Animal Anatomy knowledge
Understanding of clothing construction and real-world materials
Strive to create a gaming experience that brings a positive impact to the gaming world
Experience creating a game from the ground up
Portfolio demonstrating a variety of art styles
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $81,000 USD to $114,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
We look forward to meeting you!
#L1-Remote