3D Character Artist

3D Character Artist

Melbourne (Hybrid / Studio-based)

Immersive Technology · XR · Real-Time

We’re looking for a talented 3D Character Artist to join a Melbourne-based immersive technology studio creating next-generation XR, real-time and interactive experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of immersive tech, bringing believable, high-quality digital characters to life for VR, AR and mixed reality platforms.

You’ll collaborate closely with artists, technical teams and developers to deliver characters that are visually compelling, performance-optimised and production-ready.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Create high-quality realistic 3D characters from concept through to final in-game/real-time assets
• Model, sculpt and texture characters using industry-standard workflows
• Produce optimised assets suitable for real-time engines (Unity / Unreal)
• Create clean topology, UVs and textures with performance in mind
• Work with rigging, animation and technical teams to ensure characters deform and perform correctly
• Iterate on assets based on creative and technical feedback
• Contribute to look development and help maintain consistent visual quality across projects

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What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a 3D Character Artist in games, VFX, XR or real-time production
• Strong skills in tools such as ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter/Designer
• Solid understanding of anatomy, form, proportion and surface detail
• Experience including realistic character pipeline work
• Knowledge of PBR workflows and optimisation for real-time platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing character work (stylised and/or realistic)

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Nice to Have

• Experience working in Unity or Unreal Engine
• Understanding of XR/VR performance constraints
• Knowledge of rigging, skinning or animation workflows
• Experience with facial blendshapes or performance capture pipelines

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Why Join?

• Work on innovative immersive technology projects
• Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary creative team
• Melbourne-based studio with flexible or remote working options
• Opportunity to shape characters seen in cutting-edge XR experiences

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👉 Apply with your CV and portfolio (links welcome).

If you’re excited by immersive storytelling and real-time character creation, we’d love to hear from you.

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