Company Description

Endava Games is a pioneering force in the video game industry, dedicated to developing some of the biggest titles in the market. Our mission is to break down barriers in game development, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all developers, regardless of their size.

We are a diverse and global team that is always striving to be inclusive. We seek talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional games and driving innovation in the gaming world.

100% Remote position, working with an international team on AA or AAA games in an Unreal Studio

Job Description

Position Summary: 3D Character Artist

Create 3D Sculpts/Meshes/Materials that faithfully represent the approved targets.
Prepare and integrate Character assets into UE4/UE5 for game development.
Full-time, 100% remote.
Best-in-class benefits & work flexibility.

Responsibilities

Create clean, optimized, high quality 3D models, materials, and texture/UV maps that satisfy the intended visual target set forth by the Character Leads.
Provide skinning passes on character models to the skeletons provided by Tech Animation Team.
Be able to iterate quickly and effectively based on feedback from the Character Leads.
Adhere to best practices and ask for guidance when necessary.
Problem-solve/Debug issues related to your craft both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years as a Character Artist on A-AAA UE4/5 game development.
Must have shipped 1+ A-AAA UE4/5 game as a Character Artist in the last 3 years.
Must provide a comprehensive portfolio showing a varied range of styles and techniques used to create 3D Characters, along with examples of skinned skeletal meshes.
High proficiency with ZBrush / Maya / Marvelous Designer.
Knowledgeable of the human form and clothing/accessories.
Understanding of best practices when it comes to 3D Character Art workflows.
Ability to adapt to accelerated schedules and pivots during development.

Desired Qualifications

Rigging experience.
Hair/Fur grooming experience for games.
Good oral and verbal communication skills in English.
Great interpersonal skills.

Additional information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

3D Artist