Keywords Studios
Media
Senior3DArtist
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“Senior 3D Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: 3D Asset Creation, Real-time game assets, Game engines. Create 3D assets. Produce assets”
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, Proficiency in Blender, Proficiency in 3ds Max, Proficiency in ZBrush, Proficiency in Substance Painter, Understanding of modelling, Understanding of sculpting, Understanding of UV mapping, Understanding of texturing, Understanding of lighting, Understanding of composition, Understanding of anatomy, Understanding of form, Understanding of colour theory, Understanding of material creation, Experience creating optimized assets, Experience with Unreal Engine, Experience with Unity, Understanding of PBR workflows, Understanding of topology, Understanding of performance optimization, Understanding of technical limitations, Ability to work collaboratively, Communicate ideas effectively, Incorporate feedback throughout production, Knowledge of game development pipelines, Adapt artistic styles, Fluent in Japanese, High English language proficiency
Nice to Have
Passion for gaming, Understanding of market trends, Understanding of player expectations, Understanding of gaming cultures, Experience guiding art teams, Experience communicating with art teams
What You'll Do.
Work with concept artists
Work with technical artists
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Participate in reviews
Participate in feedback sessions
Participate in iterative development
Ensure assets meet requirements
Apply understanding of topology
Apply understanding of UV mapping
Apply understanding of PBR workflows
Apply understanding of optimisation techniques
Maintain consistency in quality
Adhere to technical constraints
Stay current with industry trends
Stay current with emerging technologies
Stay current with tools
Stay current with workflows
Contribute ideas to pipelines
Contribute ideas to production processes
Push innovation of game art
Provide guidance to artists
Provide mentorship to artists
Provide feedback to artists
Support collaboration across teams
Support collaboration with vendors
Maintain consistent asset quality
Contribute positively to team culture
Contribute to artistic growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; External vendors
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. Role Responsibilities To encourage flexible work practices and to accommodate changes in responsibilities in line with business requirements, this document describes broad role responsibilities rather than detailed tasks. Additional responsibilities may be added at a later date in consultation with your manager. * 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. * Mai
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