Job Details

Long Leap Games is seeking a Senior 3D Character Artist for a remote contract role. The position involves creating realistic 3D characters and creatures, optimizing them for Unreal Engine, and collaborating with other teams. Requires 5+ years of experience and proficiency in relevant software.

Long Leap Games is looking for an experienced 3D Character Artist passionate about creating high-quality realistic characters and creatures. The role covers the full production pipeline from high-poly sculpting to optimized game-ready assets, with a strong focus on anatomy, Unreal Engine integration, and collaboration with animation and technical teams. Responsibilities • Create high-quality 3D characters and animals from sculpting to final optimization and engine integration • Prepare models for animation • Optimize models according to real-time project requirements • Integrate and set up characters in Unreal Engine • Collaborate with animators and technical teams

• 5+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist • Proficiency with ZBrush, Maya or Blender, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, and Photoshop • Experience working with Unreal Engine • Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy • Experience creating and optimizing models for real-time projects • Full production pipeline knowledge including high-poly sculpting, low-poly modeling, retopology, UV mapping, and PBR texturing • Experience preparing models for animation • Intermediate or higher English level • Experience with hair creation and grooming such as XGen • Experience creating game-ready animals through the full pipeline • Experience with MetaHuman creation, setup, and customization • Experience working on realistic projects or simulations • Understanding of rigging and animation pipeline requirements Nice to Have • Experience with Unity • Experience creating environments, props, vehicles, and hard-surface assets • Basic understanding of blendshapes and facial animation • Experience with Marvelous Designer

• Contractor remote role • Unlimited Flexible Time Off • Personalized career roadmap • Training and educational opportunities • Supportive environment focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being • Opportunity to work in a community that values creativity, collaboration, and play