3D Character Material Artist (AAA)

We’re looking for a Senior 3D Character Material Artist to join our AAA project (Photorealism) - someone who can turn approved concepts into stunning, game-ready characters, push their quality to the next level in 3D, and support the team with both artistic vision and technical expertise!

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality textures based on provided references and input data;
• Implement and tweak materials inside Unreal Engine;
• Work with the Art Director, Producer, Lead Artist, and other stakeholders to create high-quality character assets and apply feedback;
• Participate in art team meetings and provide constructive input and support to the team;
• Work on internal documentation.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience creating realistic clothing using Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, 3D software, UVs, baking, and Substance Painter;
• Experience creating realistic hairstyles using XGen, manual workflows, and/or CG curves;
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.6;
• Knowledge of the pipeline for setting up and connecting clothing parts and hair to the MetaHuman accessory library;
• Knowledge of loading presets and MetaHumans into a project;
• Strong knowledge of major 3D and 2D packages, such as 3ds Max or Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance;
• Strong knowledge of modern character pipelines, workflows, clean topology, and clean sculpting;
• Ability to accurately follow an approved concept design and bring it to a refined 3D result;
• Strong communication skills and ability to receive, interpret, analyze, and apply feedback from the Art Director and stakeholders;
• Self-motivated, diligent, team-oriented, and flexible in taking on different tasks when needed;
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher.
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Senior-level experience working with MetaHuman, including face and body correction according to client requirements and engine integration;
• Experience with AA / AAA photorealistic projects;
• Openness to learning new tools and workflows.
  
  
  

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

What We Offer

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.