3D Character Artist

  • Petah Tikva, Israel
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
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Job Description:

Join the team building Defcon Zero

Help us push the boundaries of what an RTS can look like. We are looking for a 3D Character Artist for Defcon Zero, our flagship strategy title. Its a gritty, high-fidelity RTS built on Unreal Engine 5.

We need a passionate artist with a strong sense of form and a drive to create high-quality assets. You won't just be refining other people's work; you will take ownership of your own units. You will drive the full character pipeline, sculpting armor and cloth, optimizing topology for animation, and texturing assets that define the distinct visual languages of Defcon Zero.

What you will do

  • Execute the full character pipeline, covering high-poly sculpting in ZBrush, retopology in Maya, and PBR texturing in Substance Painter.
  • Utilize Marvelous Designer to simulate realistic clothing and gear, refining the results in ZBrush to achieve a grounded, high-fidelity look.
  • Produce clean, animation-ready topology that supports proper deformation while adhering to strict RTS polygon budgets.
  • Maintain consistency with existing content and project standards to ensure a cohesive visual style.
  • Maintain consistent file organization and naming conventions to ensure smooth hand-offs to Rigging and Animation.
  • Iterate on assets based on artistic and technical feedback to ensure they function correctly in-game.

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Qualifications:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality realistic character art.

  • Proficiency in ZBrush for high-poly sculpting and detailing.

  • Experience with Marvelous Designer for creating realistic clothing folds and drapery.

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Maya for retopology and UV unwrapping.

  • Experience with Substance 3D Painter for realistic PBR texturing.

  • Solid understanding of clean, animation-ready topology and edge flow for deformation.

  • Excellent visual awareness and artistic ability.

  • Organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Fluent in English (Written and Spoken).

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with general Unreal Engine 5 workflows and asset implementation.

  • Basic knowledge of skinning/rigging to test asset deformation.

  • Genuine passion for RTS games and the strategy genre.

Who You Are:

  • Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where clear communication is key.

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and actively anticipate potential issues before they arise.

  • View feedback as a vital tool for professional growth rather than personal criticism.

  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude and a hunger to learn new tools and pipelines independently.

WHAT WE OFFER

  1. The Forefront of PC Dev: Break away from the mobile market. Join one of the few studios in Israel dedicated to building high-fidelity, hardcore PC strategy games using the latest Unreal Engine tech.
  2. Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible model that balances in-studio collaboration with work-from-home focus time.
  3. A Veteran Team: Work alongside passionate developers who care deeply about the RTS genre and hold themselves to high artistic and technical standards.
  4. Growth Potential: Grow alongside the studio. As Defcon Zero expands, so does your influence and responsibility.
  5. Direct Impact: You aren't just a number in a massive hierarchy. Your work will directly shape the final game, and your contributions will be visible on screen.
  6. Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated group of passionate gamers and artists. We cultivate a workspace that balances a friendly, grounded atmosphere with the rigorous professional standards required to ship a top-tier title.