Character Artist

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director to deliver detailed, high-quality character models aligned with the creative vision
• Interpret references to create realistic characters and clothing
• Build high-resolution meshes using scans, digital sculpting, and digital tailoring tools
• Retopologize assets into optimized, rig-friendly low-poly models for integration
• Create and apply textures using physically based rendering workflows
• Generate and optimize UV layouts for efficient texture usage
• Address feedback from art and technical teams to refine characters
• Partner with animators, designers, and programmers to meet gameplay and technical needs

Requirements

• Proficiency with character modeling tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender
• Advanced digital sculpting skills with ZBrush and garment creation with Marvelous Designer
• Experience working with scan-based and photo-real assets
• Knowledge of topology for animation and facial expression range
• Expertise in texturing using tools like Substance Painter, including normal map extraction
• Understanding of physically based rendering workflows and efficient texture space usage
• Knowledge of human anatomy, clothing form, and character silhouette
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt to project pipelines and technical constraints
• A portfolio showcasing character art, including sculpting, texturing, and real-time assets

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more.