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Senior / Lead Character Artists- 2025 Opportunities

Senior / Lead Character Artists- 2025 Opportunities

Keywords StudiosBucharest, Bucharest, Romania
30+ days ago
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Description

is the leading provider of creative and technical services to over 950 clients, including major AAA developers and publishers such as Microsoft, Bandai Namco, and PlayStation. With a global network of 75+ studios, we co-develop games and provide comprehensive support across all aspects of game development including Localization, QA, Audio Services, Art Production, Game Development, Marketing services and much more. Our teams bring the visions of industry leaders to life, whether enhancing iconic franchises or building new projects from the ground up.

About the Role :

In 2025, we’re excited to expand our creative studios worldwide! We’re looking to bring on board talented 3d Character artists to join our teams and bring their unique touch to renowned game titles.

At Keywords Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to innovative game titles, working alongside a dynamic team of creative professionals. Your work will play a key role in upholding the high-quality standards and exceptional service that Keywords Studios is renowned for across the globe.

If you're ready to make your mark in the gaming industry and help shape its future, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t see your country listed? No worries—feel free to apply if you're open to relocating!

Key responsibilities :

  • Create high-quality, realistic and / or sci-fi-inspired characters, outfits, and accessories, including both high-poly sculpts and optimized in-game assets.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of hard surface modeling , futuristic design, and traditional anatomy in character creation.
  • Work with simulation tools, scanned data, or custom sculpting techniques to achieve top-tier visual fidelity.
  • Collaborate closely with Lead and Senior Artists to maintain the creative vision and meet technical specifications of the project.
  • Adapt to various art directions and stylistic requirements across different game projects.
  • Ensure assets are delivered on time and meet internal quality benchmarks.
  • Actively participate in peer reviews and provide feedback to maintain quality and consistency across the art team.
  • Support and mentor Junior Artists by sharing best practices and workflows.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of processes, references, and style guides.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (at least 5 years) contributing to AAA projects, showcasing high-quality game-ready 3d Character work and technical expertise.
  • A stellar portfolio that inspires and highlights your exceptional skills, creativity, and artistic talent.
  • Proficient in ZBrush, Maya or 3ds Max, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Blender, Marmoset Toolbag, using Unreal Engine 5 or proprietary game engines.
  • Strong knowledge of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in both organic and hard surface modeling.
  • Strong design sensibilities—an eye for detail, silhouette, color, and composition.
  • Solid grasp of optimization techniques related to polycount, UV layout, and texture usage for high-performance games.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to take and apply constructive feedback.
  • Passion for character art and a love for pushing visual boundaries in games.
  • Benefits

    Here are some of the benefits our studios can offer :

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Projects aligned with your expertise
  • Collaborate with industry leaders on AAA titles
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Fully Remote opportunity
  • Dedicated to diversity and inclusion
  • Additional perks : cycle-to-work, IT schemes, pensions, healthcare, social events, and more.
  • Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment : Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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    Role Information : EN

    Studio : Keywords Studios

    Location : Europe

    Area of Work : Art

    Service : Create

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Working Pattern : Hybrid

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