Senior/Mid Character Artist

Anshar Studios is a video game development studio based in Katowice, Poland, employing over 180 specialists. The studio works on international AAA and AA game projects.

• 3+ years experience in character creation for gaming in AA or AAA studios.
• Strong skills in sculpting and modeling characters using ZBrush, Blender, Maya, or similar tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Marvelous Designer.
• Proficiency in Substance Painter and PBR texturing workflows.
• Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine, including asset integration and optimization.
• At least one shipped title focused on character art.
• Ability to give clear, constructive feedback and support junior team members.
• Communicative English (B1/B2 level).
• Fluent Polish.
• Willingness for on-site work in Katowice, Poland.

Nice to have:

• Experience mentoring or onboarding junior artists.
• Experience with cloth simulation tools in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Experience collaborating on characters beyond visual design, including gameplay or engine implementation.
• Basic understanding of rigging and skinning to ensure character compatibility with rigs.

• Design and create high-quality 3D characters, including clothing, gear, and accessories, respecting project style and quality standards.
• Review Junior Character Artists' work and provide constructive feedback on technical and artistic aspects.
• Use Marvelous Designer to create realistic, high-quality garments.
• Model and sculpt characters (organic and hard-surface props) using ZBrush, Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max.
• Create textures and materials using PBR workflows for Unreal Engine.
• Develop and optimize characters for real-time performance, ensuring proper topology.
• Ensure characters integrate seamlessly with provided 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 position based in Katowice, Poland. Candidates must be willing to work on-site. Communicative English (B1/B2) and fluent Polish language skills are required.