Senior 3D Character Artist

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Gameloft Brisbane is looking for a Senior Character Artist with 5+ years of professional production experience to shape cross platform character assets from concept through implementation. You’ll contribute to the art vision, deliver high quality game ready assets within technical constraints, mentor junior artists, prototype new workflows, and work closely with Art, Design and Code under direction from the Art Lead. Proficiency in Maya, ZBrush and Substance Painter is essential, with a solid understanding of real time lighting and engine pipelines; Unreal knowledge is a bonus. To apply, tailor your CV and portfolio to show end to end character work, include brief case studies, and add a concise cover letter.

Company Description

Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened its doors in 2014 and has since delivered hits such as Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, the multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™, and Carmen Sandiego. Our studio is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for 2025–2026, recognising our strong culture, inclusive practices, and focus on employee well-being.

We play a pivotal role in Queensland’s economic landscape, currently employing +100 full-time staff in diverse roles—including programmers, artists, designers, producers, QA, audio specialists, management, administration, and marketing professionals.

Our studio fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation thrive, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and grow. We believe that success comes from a strong studio culture and striking the right balance—whether it’s collaborating with passionate, talented people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle offered by Queensland, Australia.

Employee well-being is a top priority, supported by flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, career development initiatives, and world-class facilities. We actively invest in our team’s growth through mentorship, training programs, industry events, and speaking opportunities that empower our people to shine. Looking ahead, we are setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development. Embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation, we are proud to be pioneers in Brisbane’s game development landscape. As we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms, we continue to expand our talented team—poised to bring a range of unannounced projects to life. Our studio is home to industry veterans and fresh talent alike, making us more equipped than ever to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated full-time Senior Character Artist to play a key role across a wide variety of cross-platform projects at the Brisbane studio.

Your contribution to the team will be pivotal in generating high-quality character models for the project, while also ensuring seamless integration in accordance with technical limitations and artistic vision.

You'll collaborate with a seasoned team known for consistently delivering quality products. The ideal candidate should showcase outstanding attention to detail, a strong creative aptitude, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

As a Senior Character Artist with us, you will:

• Contribute to the overall art vision for characters, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Ensure all character art production is completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines.
• Create clear documentation and technical guides to share workflow knowledge, best practices, and artistic techniques with the team.
• Prototype new technologies and workflows on target platforms, and assist in defining budgets for character art production.
• Create a substantial portion of character assets, taking them from initial concept through to final implementation and testing.
• Collaborate closely with Art, Design, and Code departments to gather requirements and ensure clear understanding of character needs.
• Work within the Character Team, reporting directly to the Art Lead and receiving regular art direction.

Qualifications

What you need to succeed:

• At least 5 years of professional production experience.
• An understanding of how game-play and real-time issues can affect a Senior Artist’s work, and the ability to develop techniques to compensate for such.
• Strong understanding of the impact of lighting in real-time.
• The ability to create game-ready assets that work well within the given technical limitations.
• Strong understanding 3D applications, Maya, Zbrush and Substance Painter.
• An excellent understanding of the full pipeline for getting Character assets into a game engine
• Enjoy working across multiple disciplines.
• Mentoring and guiding the more junior members of the team.
• Capability of conveying important information to all relevant departments in the work including designers, graphics programmers, production staff, and Lead artists.
• Bonus Unreal knowledge.

Perks & benefits:

• A flexible work model that supports work–life balance
• Subsidised car parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career growth
• An employee referral program with generous bonuses
• Private health insurance and fitness subsidies
• Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare assistance
• A dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chair
• Additional paid leave, including: Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women’s health leave
• Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfast
• Friday social drinks with friendly game tournaments
• A stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games room
• Exclusive Gameloft-branded merchandise
• Our studio mascot — Mr Hendricks, the friendly Dachshund who proudly guards the studio

Additional Information

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

Please submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable).

If you want to join a team that values its people and makes really cool games, we want to hear from you! 
Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.