Sr/Lead 3D Character Artist

Keywords Studios is the leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Character Artists to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, modeling, grooming, and texturing realistic and stylized hair assets for characters in games projects. You will work closely with character artists, Leads, AD and technical teams to ensure high-quality results that align with the artistic vision and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, sculpt, and texture high-quality hair assets using industry-standard tools
• Work on hair grooming, styling, and simulations for realistic and stylized characters
• Collaborate with character artists and animators to integrate hair assets seamlessly into the production pipeline
• Optimize hair assets for real-time rendering in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity
• Implement physics-based hair movement and ensure natural behavior
• Stay updated with industry trends and research new techniques for hair creation
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to hair rendering and performance
  
  
  

Requirements

• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience in Head and hair modeling, grooming, and texturing
• Realistic Head- Realistic Head Modelling and Texturing
• Software Proficiency: Maya/Blender, ZBrush, XGen, Photoshop CC, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar tools
• Understanding of Hair Systems: Strong knowledge of real-time and pre-rendered hair workflows
• Artistic Skills: Strong understanding of anatomy, form, texture, and color theory
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in AAA game development
• Knowledge of real-time hair rendering techniques and physics-based simulations
• Experience with Realistic Head Modelling and texturing
• Photoshop CC and Substance Painter knowledge is essentially required
  
  

If you have a passion for creating stunning Head and hair assets and want to be part of an innovative team, apply now!

Benefits

• We offer the opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
• We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
• Experienced artists may get the opportunity to work remotely
• We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January)
• We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you
• Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
• You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career
• ... And a lot more!
  
  

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment:Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: India

Area of Work: Art

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Remote