We’re looking for a 3D Character Artist to help bring our game worlds to life through expressive, high-quality characters. At Fractured Byte, we focus on realism and personality, crafting characters that make every moment in-game feel impactful and immersive.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and sculpt detailed, realistic 3D characters, gear, and clothing based on provided concept art, ensuring visual fidelity and style consistency.
- Work independently and efficiently, meeting deadlines while maintaining the artistic vision.
- Collaborate closely with 3D art. lead, animators, and tech. art. team to ensure characters function properly in-game.
- Stay updated on cutting-edge tools, workflows, and industry best practices to elevate character art quality and efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality character art, including realistic gear sets or creature work.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, form, and silhouette.
- Proven ability to create optimized, game-ready character assets.
- Solid experience with PBR texturing workflows.
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya/3dsMax/Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, Marmoset Toolbag and Photoshop.
- Familiarity with retopology, UV layout, and baking techniques.
- Good communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative 3D art. team.
PREFERENCES
- Experience working in Unreal Engine 4, creating material shader, import and setup assets.
- Ability to contribute to character design and ideation.
- Additional instrumental for texturing: Substance Designer.
WHY WORK WITH US?
— Unlimited paid vacation. We want our team to be well-rested and enjoy creating great games
— Full financial and legal support for freelancers. We take care of your taxes
— Medical insurance and a caring management team
At Fractured Byte, we follow ROWE principles, focusing on results while valuing creative freedom and personal comfort. Whether in-office or remote, we offer flexibility and trust, allowing our team members to work in the way that suits them best. We are a family of creative and passionate individuals who enjoy solving complex problems and experimenting with new approaches to achieve the best results.
If you’re a passionate Game Developer who loves turning ideas into engaging, polished experiences, we’d love to hear from you!