Nightdive Studios
We specialize in finding classic, abandoned and forgotten PC games and bringing them back into the hands of gamers.
Character Artist – Contract Position
Location
United States
Posted
43 days ago
Salary
Not specified
English
Job Description
• Create high-quality character models (hero characters, NPCs, creatures, etc.) across all phases: sculpting, retopology, UVs, baking, texturing, and in-engine setup
• Maintain strong visual consistency with the project’s art direction
• Author textures, materials, and shader setups that balance visual fidelity with performance requirements
• Collaborate with Tech Art and Animation to troubleshoot skinning, deformation, and character performance issues
• Respond well to feedback and constructive criticism to submissions and workflows
Job Requirements
- Ego-free, highly motivated, action-oriented, curious learn-it-all with a growth mindset
- Comfort operating in ambiguous and unregimented environments
- Proven knowledge of character art pipelines: sculpting, retopology, UV unwrapping, baking, texturing
- Shipped at least one AA+ title
- Experience with hard-surface character elements (armor, robotics, cybernetics, etc.)
- Familiarity with rigging tools, skinning workflows
Benefits
- We are looking for rockstars that are highly self-accountable
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is tired of being a cog in a larger machine
- Participate in a brand new sci-fi project using Unreal Engine 5
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