3D Character Artist

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: 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 skinning passes on character models to the skeletons provided by Tech Animation Team. 

• Be able to iterate quickly and effectively based on feedback from the Character Leads. 

• Adhere to best practices 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 2+ years as a Character Artist on A-AAA UE4/5 game development. 

• Must have shipped 1+ A-AAA UE4/5 game as a 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. 

• High proficiency with ZBrush / Maya / Marvelous Designer. 

• Knowledgeable of the human form and clothing/accessories. 

• Understanding of best practices when it comes to 3D Character Art workflows. 

• Ability to adapt to accelerated schedules and pivots during development. 

Desired Qualifications

• Rigging experience. 

• Hair/Fur grooming experience for games. 

• Good oral and verbal communication skills in English. 

• Great interpersonal skills. 

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.