Senior 3D Character Artist (Creatures)

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is a dynamic Ukrainian company and a proud member part of the global game development company Virtuos, specializing in creating art for games. We cooperate with game industry leaders, participate in the creation of world-class projects and continue to grow our talented team. 
We are looking for a talented Senior 3D Character Artist (Creatures) to share his experience and contribute to a new AAA project! 

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): AAA

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Crafting realistic creatures, monsters, and aliens for an exciting AAA project. 

• Collaborating with the art director and fellow team members to develop high-performance character resources. 

• Incorporating and valuing feedback from the art director and team members. 

• Actively participating in art team meetings, providing constructive input and support. 

• Completing tasks using various programs such as 3DS Max or Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance, Marvelous Designer, Unreal Engine 5, and MetaHuman, Х gen. 

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of experience in the game development industry. 

• Proven expertise in high-quality modeling of realistic characters, creatures, monsters, and aliens. 

• In-depth knowledge of anatomy, shape, silhouette design, color harmony, and hierarchy of details. 

• Exceptional sculpting and poly modeling skills for creating organic assets, including hair, fur, animals, characters, and solid surfaces. 

• Proficiency in major 3D and 2D packages (3DS Max or Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance 3D Painter). 

• Familiarity with hair and fur creation programs, such as Marvelous Designer and Unreal Engine 5. 

• Strong technical understanding of modern pipelines, workflows, and development methods related to creatures, monsters, and aliens in a realistic setting. 

• Ability to execute an accurate version of an approved concept design and refine it in 3D. 

• Self-motivated, diligent, and organized with effective task management skills. 

• Team player with flexibility to take on various roles beyond day-to-day tasks. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and execute directions from the Art Director and other stakeholders. 

• Preferably completed art education courses or online training. 

• English proficiency at B1 level or higher. 

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Opportunity to work on world-class game projects 

• Career and professional growth 

• Flexible working hours 

• Fully remote work or office location in the center of Kyiv 

• 20 working days of paid vacation and 10 paid sick days 

• Friendly and inspiring team atmosphere