Senior Character Artist
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Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With multiple awards to our name Larian Studios has proven that were dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects the studio that brought you Baldurs Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior Character Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D character models based on concept art and design briefs.
- Sculpt model and texture realistic characters creatures and armor sets.
- Collaborate closely with concept artists art directors and technical artists to ensure characters meet artistic and technical standards.
- Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity.
- Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists and help uphold the teams quality bar.
- Contribute to character pipelines documentation and best practices.
- Work with animation and rigging teams to ensure proper deformation and functionality.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Character Artist in creative industries
- Expert knowledge of character modeling sculpting and texturing pipelines.
- Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy form and proportions.
- Strong proficiency in ZBrush Maya or Blender and Substance Painter.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality realistic character art
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.
- Fluent in English both spoken and written.
- Willing to work onsite in Studio
Nice to Haves
- Experience working in the gaming industry using industry-standards engines (e.g. Unreal Unity Frostbite)
- Familiarity with Marvelous Designer Houdini or other specialized tools
- Experience creating hair and fur using modern workflows
- An academic background in traditional art anatomy or sculpting
- Strong interest in worldbuilding character storytelling and design aesthetics
- Leadership experience or mentoring skills.
What We Offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world each of which have their own unique qualities and maintain a small-studio feel
- An open collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans including listening to community feedback
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Python
- 3ds Max
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Scripting
- Unity
- Color Theory
About Company
Larian Studios is a game developer studio located in Gent, Belgium. Proud to be independent for 19 years, we create games for multiple genres and platforms. Thanks to our players, we get to spend our days making the games we love to play. We have a passion for role playing games.
