Character Artist

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, model, and texture high-quality characters to tell compelling stories.
• Create clean geometry with solid topology and efficient UV mapping.
• Develop detailed textures and materials for digital characters.
• Utilize advanced techniques including facial blendshapes, wrinkle maps, and hair authoring (both strand-based and hair cards).
• Collaborate with the Character Art team to maintain high visual standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Character Artist in the games industry with at least one published title.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in form, shape, composition, and anatomy.
• Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of topology, UV mapping, and texturing fundamentals.
• Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps.
• Experience with hair authoring (full strand-based and hair cards).
• Ability to provide examples of hard surface work.
• A portfolio link is mandatory for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Experience using Marvelous Designer.
• Experience with scan development pipelines.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package and regular social events.
• Group Private Medical Insurance (BUPA), Dental, and Life Insurance.
• Group Income Protection and Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Eye-Care Vouchers.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Vibrant studio culture with in-house clubs (board games, tennis, football, D&D).

About the Company

Climax Studios has over 30 years of experience developing award-winning digital experiences across all formats. Based in state-of-the-art studios, including our beautiful location in Liverpool's Albert Dock, we are a friendly, ambitious, and focused team dedicated to crafting exceptional games.