Gaming Contract Remote

Contract Character Artist

Company: Mob Entertainment

Location: Remote, United States

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $27 – $40 / Hour

About the Role

Mob Entertainment, the studio behind the globally successful horror franchise Poppy Playtime, is seeking a Contract Character Artist to join its growing art team. This role offers the opportunity to create memorable characters that contribute to one of gaming’s most recognizable indie horror universes.

Job Overview

The Contract Character Artist will be responsible for designing, modeling, texturing, and refining high-quality 3D characters for games and animated content. Working closely with art directors, animators, and riggers, you will help bring creatures, villains, and companions to life while maintaining the unique visual identity of the Mob Entertainment brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Character Creation: Concept, model, texture, and polish high-quality 3D characters for game and animation projects.
  • Art Collaboration: Partner with the Art Director and creative teams to ensure characters align with project style and storytelling goals.
  • Reference Development: Produce character sheets, visual breakdowns, and supporting documentation for internal and external teams.
  • Pipeline Integration: Work closely with riggers and animators to ensure assets meet deformation and performance requirements.
  • Iterative Design: Refine character concepts and assets based on feedback from leads and stakeholders.
  • Process Improvement: Contribute to character art pipelines, workflows, and best-practice documentation.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Character Artist in games, animation, or film.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating stylized, creature, or character-focused artwork.
  • Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance Painter.
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, silhouette, form, and color theory.
  • Experience working within real-time game art pipelines, including LODs and texture optimization.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Art, Animation, Fine Arts, Digital Arts, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  • Training in character design, sculpting, or 3D modeling is beneficial.
  • Portfolio demonstrating professional-quality character artwork is required.

Benefits

  • Remote-friendly work environment.
  • Creative ownership and influence on major franchise characters.
  • Collaborative and passionate development team.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • 401(k) matching program and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave benefits.

Mob Entertainment is looking for a talented Character Artist who can create compelling characters that captivate players and strengthen the studio’s growing portfolio. If you have a passion for stylized character creation, horror-inspired worlds, and collaborative game development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized franchise.

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