Senior 3D Character Artist

  • Full-time

Company Description

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.  

We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional games and driving innovation in the gaming world. 

100% Remote position, working with an international team on AA or AAA games in an Unreal Studio 

Job Description

Position Summary: Senior 3D Character Artist 

  • Create 3D Sculpts/Meshes/Materials that faithfully represent the approved targets.

  • Prepare and integrate Character assets into UE4/UE5 for game development. 

  • Full-time, 100% remote. 

  • Best-in-class benefits & work flexibility.

Responsibilities 

  • Create clean, optimized, high quality 3D models, materials, and texture/UV maps that satisfy the intended visual target set forth by the Character Leads. 

  • Provide the initial skinning passes of character models and give feedback to others on proper techniques/process. 

  • Participate in on-going discussions regarding workflow and techniques that result in the refinement of methods used in the studio. 

  • Iterate quickly and effectively based on feedback from Art Directors, Leads, Animators. 

  • Operate independently and ask for guidance when necessary. 

  • Problem-solve/Debug issues related to your craft both independently and as part of a team. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

  • Minimum 3+ years as a Senior Character Artist on A-AAA UE4/5 game development. 

  • Must have shipped 1+ A-AAA UE4/5 game as a Senior Character Artist in the last 3 years. 

  • Must provide a comprehensive portfolio showing a varied range of styles and techniques used to create 3D Characters, along with examples of skinned skeletal meshes. 

  • Mastery of ZBrush and Maya and proficiency with Marvelous Designer. 

  • Deep knowledge of the human form / proportions and of clothing / accessories. 

  • Current knowledge base of best practices and of 3D Character workflows 

  • Ability to adapt to accelerated schedules and guiding others when there is a pivot in direction. 
     

Desired Qualifications  

  • Rigging experience. 

  • Hair/Fur grooming experience for games. 

  • Good oral and verbal communication skills in English. 

  • Great interpersonal skills. 

  • Desire to mentor and train other 3D Character Artists. 

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

  • Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
  • Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
  • Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
  • Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
  • Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
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