Company Description
Firebolt Entertainment, based in Hyderabad, India, is a dynamic motion capture and art outsourcing company. Despite being a young company, our team boasts extensive experience, having contributed to globally recognized AAA games like Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Hitman, NBA, and FIFA. We specialize in delivering high-quality visual and motion content tailored to the gaming industry. At Firebolt Entertainment, we are passionate about creating exceptional art that brings characters and stories to life.
Role Description
We are seeking a talented 3D Character Artist specializing in stylized characters for a full-time, on-site position at our Hyderabad office. The 3D Character Artist will design and develop highly detailed and expressive characters, create textures, and craft models aligned with the artistic vision of the project. You will collaborate closely with animators, concept artists, and game developers to bring engaging characters to life for our projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality stylized 3D characters from concept art or creative briefs.
- Sculpt detailed character models with strong appeal, silhouette, and personality.
- Develop optimized topology and UVs.
- Create hand-painted and stylized textures that enhance character appeal and support the overall art direction.
- Develop stylized materials and surface details for real-time rendering pipelines.
- Build clean and deformation-friendly character meshes for rigging and animation.
- Collaborate closely with concept artists, animators, technical artists, and game designers.
- Participate in visual development and help define the project's stylized character pipeline.
- Ensure assets meet technical performance and production standards.
- Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining artistic quality.
- Maintain organized project files and follow asset management pipelines.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Character Designs and Character Art, with a focus on stylized characters
- Strong portfolio showcasing stylized character work.
- Proven experience creating hand-painted textures and stylized surface treatments for characters.
- Excellent understanding of Anatomy, Form and proportion, Color theory, Stylized design principles
- Experience in Game Development and familiarity with industry-standard pipelines and workflows
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to translate concepts and ideas into compelling 3D characters
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and communicate design feedback clearly
- Experience working on AAA or stylized game projects is a significant advantage
Bonus Skills (Preferred but Not Required)
- Familiarity with blendshape or facial modeling workflows.
- Experience with Unreal
- Degree in Art, Design, Computer Graphics, or a related field is a plus.
