Senior Character Artist

1 Week ago • 4 Years + • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Expression, a fully remote game developer, seeks a Senior Character Artist. Responsibilities include creating detailed characters with a solid understanding of form, anatomy, and color; collaborating across disciplines; contributing to a sound art pipeline; and playtesting. The ideal candidate has excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer, and Photoshop; strong anatomy knowledge; a passion for historically accurate content; and Unreal Engine experience. At least 4 years of industry experience is required, with AAA title experience a plus.
Must have:
  • Excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of anatomy and historically accurate content
  • Ability to create realistic clothing sculpts
  • Unreal Engine 4 and 5 experience
  • 4+ years industry experience
Good to have:
  • Traditional art skills (life drawing, sculpting)
  • Experience shipping a AAA title
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance

Job Details

Founded in 2022, Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC.


Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we bring life, depth and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story!


We're working on several exciting projects and are seeking a Senior Character Artist to join our team.


Responsibilities


  • Experience of creating vibrant and detailed characters
  • Solid understanding of form, anatomy, and colour to create accurate content
  • Ability to digest constructive feedback in review sessions and help build a positive team experience
  • Well-versed in modern tools and techniques for creating optimized and textured game-ready content
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure your characters meet the needs of the project
  • Contribute towards a technically sound art pipeline and ensure your assets meet the criteria for the title
  • Document art processes and establish a good working practice
  • Playtest the game with the team to see how the characters are being implemented
  • Collaborate and communicate daily with the art team
  • Have creative freedom on assigned tasks based on the project's art pillars

 

What we’re looking for


  • Excellent skills in Blender, ZBrush, Substance, Marvelous Designer and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of anatomy
  • Passion for creating historically accurate content
  • Ability to create realistic clothing sculpts which show weight and form
  • A good understanding of Unreal Engine 4 and 5
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Traditional art skills are a plus (e.g. life drawing, illustration, sculpting, etc.)
  • At least 4 years’ industry experience 
  • Experience shipping a AAA title is a plus

 

What we offer


  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA


Note - we can only accept applications from current UK residents who hold the right to work live and work in the UK

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About The Company

Founded in 2022, Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC.

 

Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we're able to bring life, depth and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story.


In September 2023, Expression was recognised as one of the best mid-sized companies at the gamesindustry.biz Best Places to Work Awards UK.

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