3D Character Artist (World of Tanks:HEAT)

The role

You will translate concepts into detailed character models including appearance, costumes, and accessories. You will collaborate with Art Directors and Technical Art to execute the art style and mentor junior team members.

What you will do

• Translate concepts into detailed character models
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Art Manager and Technical Art to execute the art style
• Mentor Junior members of the team both artistically and technically
• Uphold the quality of the characters both in terms of consistency and style

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience as a 3D Character Artist or demonstration of at least 1 shipped AAA title
• Exceptional understanding of videogame 3D character art and related workflows
• A strong understanding of human anatomy with a deep understanding of creating realistic humans for videogames including hair and textures
• Hands-on experience working in game engines, including asset integration, optimization, and visual polish passes
• Solid hard surface modeling skills
• Strong knowledge of creating topology for animation
• Knowledge of 3D modelling and texturing software and pipelines (Maya, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop)
• A problem-solving mentality with a team first attitude
• Self-motivated with a productive attitude and the ability to work without direct supervision
• Good English communication and writing skills
• Portfolio showcasing 3D Character Art

Nice to have

• An eye for detail and realism
• A good eye for character art and design
• Realistic face modelling and anatomy
• Clothing that has been created with Marvelous Designer
• High poly sculpting and detailing
• Lowpoly modeling with realistic materials and textures rendered in a real time engine

Benefits

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days)
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
• Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, based on availability
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Eurobank benefits (if applicable)

Before you apply

• This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support
• Please submit your CV in English

About the company

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide.