3D Character Artist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a 3D Character Artist based in Canada.

This role is an opportunity for a highly creative 3D artist to bring compelling characters to life for video games in a production-driven, collaborative environment. You will contribute to the full character creation pipeline, from sculpting and modeling to texturing and optimization for real-time engines. The work focuses on delivering high-quality, stylized or realistic characters depending on project needs. You will collaborate closely with technical artists, animators, and level designers to ensure visual and technical consistency. The environment encourages creativity, adaptability, and continuous improvement of artistic workflows. Your contributions will directly impact the visual identity and immersion of interactive game worlds.

Accountabilities:

You will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D character assets optimized for real-time engines, ensuring both artistic fidelity and technical performance across projects.

• Produce 3D character models with a focus on faces, clothing, physics, and anatomical accuracy
• Develop blend shapes, clean topology, and optimized meshes for animation and gameplay use
• Create high-quality textures and perform UV unwrapping for character assets
• Design and implement PBR materials for characters in line with project standards
• Collaborate with level designers to ensure character integration within environments
• Work with technical artists to define shaders, tools, and pipeline improvements
• Identify artistic requirements and contribute to maintaining visual quality targets

Requirements:

You are an experienced 3D artist with strong technical and artistic foundations in character creation for games, capable of working independently and adapting to different visual styles.

• 5+ years of experience in the video game industry as a character artist
• Strong proficiency with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Marvelous Designer
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5 and Unity
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy, movement, and proportion
• Solid knowledge of traditional drawing principles including light, color, form, and perspective
• Good understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering constraints
• Ability to communicate clearly and translate complex ideas into understandable concepts
• Strong autonomy, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Adaptability to different artistic directions and visual styles
• Familiarity with Substance Designer, shader construction, rigging, and animation is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and skill level
• Standard 37.5-hour work week
• Flexible remote work options based on preference
• 5 days of flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive sick leave and appointment coverage plan
• Group insurance including health, dental, travel, and short- and long-term disability
• Access to telemedicine services
• Monthly wellness allowances via a dedicated lifestyle platform
• Employer-matched group RRSP program
• Opportunity to contribute to diverse and original game projects
• Free healthy snacks provided daily in-office
• Modern, bright office environment in Quebec City
• Holiday season time off
• Access to a collaborative and creative studio culture
• Social events and team activities throughout the year
• Exposure to international clients in entertainment and toy industries

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a 3D Character Artist based in Canada.

This role is an opportunity for a highly creative 3D artist to bring compelling characters to life for video games in a production-driven, collaborative environment. You will contribute to the full character creation pipeline, from sculpting and modeling to texturing and optimization for real-time engines. The work focuses on delivering high-quality, stylized or realistic characters depending on project needs. You will collaborate closely with technical artists, animators, and level designers to ensure visual and technical consistency. The environment encourages creativity, adaptability, and continuous improvement of artistic workflows. Your contributions will directly impact the visual identity and immersion of interactive game worlds.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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