Lead Character Modeler

Our client, a renowned game development studio celebrated for its immersive worlds and compelling characters, is seeking a Lead Character Modeler to join their fully remote team. This position is central to bringing unforgettable characters to life through exceptional 3D modeling. You will lead a talented team of modelers, guiding them in creating high-quality, game-ready character assets that align with the game's art direction and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses a mastery of 3D modeling techniques, a keen artistic sensibility, and proven leadership capabilities to inspire and mentor. As a fully remote role, you'll enjoy the freedom to work from your preferred location, collaborating with a dedicated team through advanced digital tools. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of groundbreaking game titles and advance your career within a supportive, innovative, and remote-first company.

• Lead and mentor a team of character modelers, providing technical and artistic direction.
• Oversee the creation of high-fidelity, game-ready character models, ensuring adherence to art style, technical constraints, and production schedules.
• Develop and implement efficient modeling workflows and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to ensure character models meet project vision and performance targets.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on character models produced by the team.
• Manage asset creation from initial concept to final implementation in the game engine.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to character topology, UVs, and texturing.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in character modeling and game art.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in 3D character modeling for video games, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Mastery of industry-standard 3D modeling software such as Maya, ZBrush, 3ds Max, or similar.
• Strong understanding of character anatomy, form, proportion, and silhouette.
• Proven experience with high-poly and low-poly modeling, UV unwrapping, and P  texturing workflows.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and guide artistic development.
• A portfolio showcasing exceptional character modeling skills and successful team leadership.
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g., Python) is a plus.

• Highly competitive salary, reflecting your leadership and modeling expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a leading game studio.
• Collaborative and creative virtual work environment.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Involvement in exciting, high-profile game development projects.