3D Character Material Artist (AAA)

We’re looking for a Senior 3D Character Material Artist to join our AAA project (Photorealism) - someone who can turn approved concepts into stunning, game-ready characters, push their quality to the next level in 3D, and support the team with both artistic vision and technical expertise!

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality textures based on provided references and input data;
• Implement and tweak materials inside Unreal Engine;
• Work with the Art Director, Producer, Lead Artist, and other stakeholders to create high-quality character assets and apply feedback;
• Participate in art team meetings and provide constructive input and support to the team;
• Work on internal documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience creating realistic clothing using Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, 3D software, UVs, baking, and Substance Painter;
• Experience creating realistic hairstyles using XGen, manual workflows, and/or CG curves;
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.6;
• Knowledge of the pipeline for setting up and connecting clothing parts and hair to the MetaHuman accessory library;
• Knowledge of loading presets and MetaHumans into a project;
• Strong knowledge of major 3D and 2D packages, such as 3ds Max or Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance;
• Strong knowledge of modern character pipelines, workflows, clean topology, and clean sculpting;
• Ability to accurately follow an approved concept design and bring it to a refined 3D result;
• Strong communication skills and ability to receive, interpret, analyze, and apply feedback from the Art Director and stakeholders;
• Self-motivated, diligent, team-oriented, and flexible in taking on different tasks when needed;
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher.
  

Nice to have

• Senior-level experience working with MetaHuman, including face and body correction according to client requirements and engine integration;
• Experience with AA / AAA photorealistic projects;
• Openness to learning new tools and workflows.

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.