3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (LATAM)

About Side

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years’ experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Role Overview

As a 3D Character Artist , you will play a key role in crafting high-quality characters that bring life and personality to our projects. This mid-level generalist role focuses on modeling, texturing, and optimizing character assets across a variety of styles for AAA-quality games on PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D character assets, including organic and hard surface elements, from concept to final game-ready models.
• Collaborate with art leads, designers, and animators to ensure characters align with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements.
• Develop textures and materials using industry-standard tools, ensuring assets are optimized for performance across platforms.
• Work within established pipelines and workflows to maintain consistency and efficiency in asset creation.
• Ensure proper topology, rigging, and skinning for characters to meet animation and gameplay requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to character development.
• Actively participate in team critiques, offering and receiving feedback to refine assets.

Requirements

Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Character Artist in the video game industry.
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and other industry-standard tools.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design and animation.
• Experience with high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, and shading techniques.
• Knowledge of proper topology, rigging, and skinning practices.

Artistic Skills

• Strong eye for detail, form, and style consistency.
• Ability to adapt to and create a range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized.

Collaboration Skills

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and iterate effectively.

Passion for Gaming

Genuine enthusiasm for creating compelling characters and contributing to immersive game worlds.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Marvelous Designer for clothing design and simulation.
• Experience with photogrammetry and procedural workflows.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity for integrating character assets into the game.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.