Keywords Studios
Media
SeniorCharacterArtist
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“Senior Character Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: Character Artist, Real-time assets, Game engines. Contribute to art vision. Produce assets”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience as Character Artist, Portfolio showcasing high-quality assets, Understanding of 3D software, Understanding of modelling, sculpting, UV mapping, Understanding of texturing, anatomy, form, colour theory, Understanding of material creation, Experience creating optimized assets, Ability to work collaboratively, Communicate ideas effectively, Incorporate feedback throughout production, Knowledge of game development pipelines, Adapt artistic styles
Nice to Have
Passion for gaming, Understanding of market trends, Understanding of player expectations, Understanding of gaming cultures, Experience guiding art teams, Communicate with art teams
What You'll Do.
Contribute to art vision
Develop polished models
Develop polished textures
Develop polished shaders
Develop polished materials
Work closely with concept artists
Work closely with designers
Work closely with animators
Work closely with technical artists
Translate concepts into assets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ensure artistic consistency
Participate in reviews
Participate in feedback sessions
Participate in iterative development
Ensure assets meet performance requirements
Ensure assets meet memory requirements
Ensure assets meet platform requirements
Apply optimisation techniques
Maintain consistency in quality
Adhere to technical constraints
Adhere to engine limitations
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
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
We're constantly working with some of the world's largest Publishers and most popular AAA games. Here in Australia we have studios located in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne and employ about two hundred of Australia's leading game professionals. Our studio brands operating under the Keywords Studios group are Tantalus Media (Vic, SA, Qld), and Liquid Development (Vic, SA, Qld). This position is to be hired into the Liquid Development studio brand: Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production, and the demand for our services continues to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises. Liquid Development expanded into Australia in 2026, and now consists of 30+ talented creatives across Australia. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely skilled team, to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Liquid Development collaborates closely with Tantalus Media - together we create full scope projects for some of the biggest game publishers in the world. These positions are preferably based in either Adelaide, Brisbane, or Melbourne. Other Australian cities will be considered as remote based. Character Creation * Contributing to the art vision for the Characters * 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. Technica
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