Join a team crafting high-caliber role-playing games, focusing on creating and optimizing realistic 3D character models and collaborating with a talented, international group of game developers.
With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
Create high-quality 3D character models based on concept art and design briefs.
Sculpt, model, and texture realistic characters, creatures, and armor sets.
Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to ensure characters meet artistic and technical standards.
Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity.
Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists and help uphold the team’s quality bar.
Contribute to character pipelines, documentation, and best practices.
Work with animation and rigging teams to ensure proper deformation and functionality.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Character Artist in creative industries
Expert knowledge of character modeling, sculpting, and texturing pipelines.
Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportions.
Strong proficiency in ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance Painter.
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality realistic character art
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Willing to work onsite in Studio
Nice to Haves
Experience working in the gaming industry, using industry-standards engines (e.g. Unreal, Unity, Frostbite)
Familiarity with Marvelous Designer, Houdini, or other specialized tools
Experience creating hair and fur using modern workflows
An academic background in traditional art, anatomy, or sculpting
Strong interest in worldbuilding, character storytelling, and design aesthetics
Leadership experience or mentoring skills.
What We Offer
An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
