Senior Character Artist

What You’ll Do

• Model 3D characters — heroes, guild allies, and enemies — from concept art through to final, game‑ready assets

• Execute both stylized and photorealistic character work as Hexborn transitions from a strongly stylized anime aesthetic toward a blended anime/photorealism look (see reference above)

• Translate 2D concept art into accurate, production‑ready rigged 3D models

• Build clean, animator‑friendly control rigs that make posing and animation efficient

• Collaborate with concept artists, animators, and riggers to maintain visual and technical consistency across the character roster

• Contribute to defining and documenting character pipeline standards as our art direction evolves

• What You’ll Need

• Proven professional experience as a Character Artist in games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating humanoid and creature work

• Deep expertise in sculpting, retopology, UV mapping, and baking workflows

• Strong proficiency with industry‑standard tools: ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop

• Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion

• Experience with PBR texturing pipelines and modern material workflows

• Familiarity with rigging concepts and deformation requirements (joint placement, skinning, blendshapes)

• Experience implementing characters in Unity and optimizing them for real‑time performance

• Ability to work within an evolving art direction and iterate based on feedback

• Comfort working independently in a small, fast‑moving team where you’ll own your domain end‑to‑end

Nice to have:

• Basic Python scripting experience for building or customizing Blender plugins/tools

• Experience with Geometry Nodes

• Perks & Tools (Hardware)

• MOVE AI markerless motion capture + Z CAM E2-M4 Cameras

• Faceware Mark IV mocap helmets for facial performance capture

• Industry‑grade workstation, built to spec

• Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision insurance (often 100% employer‑covered for the employee, partial for dependents); Life Insurance

• Financial – 401(k) with employer match; Yearly Performance‑based Bonus

• Time Off – Unlimited PTO; Paid Holidays; Paid Sick Leave; Parental Leave

• Work Flexibility – Remote/hybrid flexibility; Flexible Working Hours / Core Hours Model

• Professional Growth – Learning & Development budget (conferences, courses, GDC tickets); Game Industry event passes (GDC, PAX, etc.)

• Wellness & Lifestyle – Wellness Stipend (gym, fitness apps); Free snacks/meals (for on‑site days once you go hybrid); Home office stipend (for the remote period); Free copy of the game + industry game budget/stipend

• Relocation – Relocation assistance or stipend (relevant once you transition to hybrid on‑site)

• Work Arrangement

• We’ll start fully remote for a 3–6 month grace period while you ramp up and get embedded with the team, then transition to a hybrid on‑site schedule.

• Makeshift Software Inc. is the developer and publisher of Hexborn.