Senior Character Artist

Responsibilities

• Create high quality, real-time characters and character props from concept to game-ready. 
• Work closely with Character Art Lead, Tech Art, Concept, and Animation to ensure character fidelity and function.
• Support outsourcing integration by reviewing external assets, offering structured feedback, and helping maintain consistent quality. 
• Be proactive, self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision.   

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Character Artist in games.
• Expert knowledge of character art workflows, from sculpting to final in-engine implementation. 
• Deep understanding of anatomy and how to represent it effectively in topology. 
• Strong sculpting skills, especially in facial anatomy, with knowledge of facial animation requirements. 
• Proficient in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and at least one major DCC (Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender). 
• Ability to translate concept art into realistic, grounded characters that fit the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896. 
• Ability to deliver optimized, game-ready assets with clean topology, efficient UV layouts, and attention to technical constraints. 
• Experience collaborating or supporting external outsourcing teams as part of a production pipeline. 
• Strong eye for detail and realism. 
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude. 
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain high standards without direct supervision. 
• Solid understanding of real-time game engines and technical requirements for implementation. 
• Willingness and ability to mentor and support junior and mid-level artists, contributing to the team's growth and sharing of knowledge. 
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. 
• Relocation to Frankfurt

We are looking for a portfolio that demonstrates

• Heavy focus on character art for real-time games 
• Proficiency in high and low poly character work 
• Proficiency in texturing with PBR workflows, reproducing realistic material properties (skin, fabric, leather, metal, etc.) 
• Strong technical skills (clean topology, baking, UVs, optimization, skinning-friendly modelling) 
• Strong artistic skills (anatomy, proportions, silhouettes, facial structure, cloth behaviour) 
• Keen eye for detail and realism, both in sculpting and material work 
• Experience with both organic and non-organic elements (e.g. faces, human anatomy, creatures, props, armour) 
• Consistency and quality across the entire character pipeline, from sculpt to final textured asset