Lead Character Artist

Founded in 2012, Anshar Studios focuses on 1st and 3rd party game development for all major gaming platforms. Currently, the studio employs over 180 specialists in Katowice, Poland.

• 3+ years of experience as a Lead or Principal Character Artist in an AA or AAA game studio
• Excellent knowledge of modeling, optimization, UV mapping, and asset export to game engines using 3D software (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or equivalent)
• Expert-level proficiency in ZBrush
• Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine
• Advanced proficiency in Substance Painter
• Foundational knowledge of Marvelous Designer
• Basic knowledge of rigging and skinning within established rig frameworks
• At least one shipped title focused on character art in a Lead or Character Artist role
• Communicative English (B2/C1 level)
• Willingness to work on-site in Katowice, Poland

Pluses:

• Extensive experience in 3D art and game development
• Background in Character Design, Concept Art, or Art Direction
• Traditional fine arts education in painting or sculpture
• Experience in production planning or task estimation within character art pipeline
• Experience collaborating on characters beyond visual design, including gameplay abilities and in-engine implementation

• Lead and mentor a team of Character Artists and other digital artists across related specializations
• Provide feedback and guidance on technical and artistic aspects of their work
• Manage and support production, overseeing task distribution, priority-setting, and performance reviews within the Character Art team
• Model and sculpt characters, organic and hard-surface props, including clothing, groom, and accessories, adhering to project style and quality standards
• Use Marvelous Designer to create realistic, high-quality garments
• Create textures and materials for Unreal Engine
• Develop and optimize characters for real-time performance, ensuring proper topology and design integrity
• Ensure characters integrate seamlessly with rigs and function smoothly in-game
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Team Leaders, Concept Artists, and Animators to achieve cohesive storytelling through character design

This is an on-site only position based in Katowice, Poland. Candidates must be willing to work from the office.