Keywords Studios
Media
3DArtist
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“3D Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: 3D Asset Creation, Real-time game engines, PBR workflows. Create high-quality 3D assets. Produce assets aligning with direction”
Industry & Context.
Residing in Japan, Valid authorization to work in Japan
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience as 3D Artist, Portfolio showcasing high-quality real-time game assets, Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Understanding of modelling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, composition, anatomy, form, colour theory, material creation, Experience creating optimized assets for Unreal Engine or Unity, Understanding of PBR workflows, topology, performance optimization, technical limitations, Ability to work collaboratively, Communicate ideas effectively, Incorporate feedback throughout production, Knowledge of game development pipelines, Ability to adapt artistic styles, Fluent in Japanese, High degree of English proficiency
Nice to Have
Experience guiding and communicating with other art teams
What You'll Do.
Create high-quality 3D assets
Produce assets aligning with direction
Develop polished models
Work closely with concept artists
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Participate in reviews
Ensure assets meet requirements
Apply understanding of topology
Maintain consistency in quality
Stay current with industry trends
Contribute ideas to pipelines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Concept artists; Designers; Animators; Technical artists
Communication Scope
Communicate ideas effectively
Full Job Description
Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. 3D Asset Creation * Create high-quality, visually compelling 3D assets including characters, environments, props, and materials. * Produce assets that align with the project’s artistic direction and technical requirements. * Develop polished models, textures, shaders, and materials optimized for real-time game engines. Collaboration & Production * Work closely with concept artists, designers, animators, and technical artists to translate concepts into final in-game assets. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the production pipeline to ensure artistic consistency and quality. * Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. Technical Art & Optimisation * Ensure assets meet performance, memory, and platform-specific requirements across all gaming platforms. * Apply strong understanding of topology, UV mapping, PBR workflows, and optimisation techniques. * Maintain consistency in quality while adhering to technical constraints and engine limitations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, tools, and workflows. * Contribute ideas and improvements to pipelines and production processes. * Continuously push the visual qua
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