Character Artist – Photoreal Heads

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop high-quality 3D human head models with precise likeness using reference images or scanned data.

• Sculpt intricate facial features based on a solid grasp of human anatomy, including bone landmarks and skin surface structure.

• Utilize Texture XYZ maps and advanced texturing techniques to create realistic skin textures.

• Collaborate with scan heads and photogrammetry data, refining them into polished, production-ready meshes.

• Produce clean, production-quality maps (Normal, AO, Curvature, Cavity, etc.) suitable for real-time engines.

• Execute hair card placement for authentic head grooming, ensuring correct flow, breakup, and density.

• Work alongside modelling, rigging, texturing, grooming, and animation teams to guarantee seamless asset integration.

• Optimize assets for real-time engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) while maintaining quality.

• Uphold high artistic standards and adhere to production deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, particularly facial structure, proportions, and muscular systems.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately replicate realistic or stylized head likeness.

• Extensive experience with Texture XYZ maps and scan-based workflows.

• Solid knowledge of hair card creation and placement for real-time characters.

• Proficiency in ZBrush for sculpting purposes.

• Strong familiarity with Substance Painter, Mari, and Photoshop for texturing tasks.

• Experience in 3D scan clean-up and photogrammetry processes.

• Understanding of PBR workflows and map baking pipelines.

• Experience working with real-time engines (Unreal/Unity).

• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for achieving realism.

• Capability to accept feedback and iterate swiftly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a creative and collaborative environment.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in the industry.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.