Contract Character Artist – Mob Entertainment

The Role

We're looking for a talented Character Artist to join our growing art team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and building the memorable, unsettling, and visually striking characters that define the Mob Entertainment universe. You'll work closely with art direction, narrative, and animation to bring creatures, antagonists, and companions to life.

Responsibilities

• Concept, model, texture, and polish high-quality 3D characters for games and animated content
• Collaborate with the Art Director to develop characters that fit the established visual language and tone
• Create detailed character sheets, breakdowns, and reference packages for internal and external teams
• Work with riggers and animators to ensure characters are built to deformation and performance specs
• Iterate rapidly on designs based on feedback from leads and creative directors
• Maintain consistency across the roster of characters within a project
• Contribute to developing and documenting character art pipelines and best practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a character artist in games, film, or animation
• Strong portfolio demonstrating stylized and/or creature character work
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools: ZBrush, Maya or Blender, Substance Painter
• Solid understanding of anatomy, form, silhouette, and color theory
• Experience with real-time game art pipelines (polycount budgets, LODs, texture atlasing)
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced indie setting

Nice to Have

• Experience in the horror, dark fantasy, or toy-aesthetic art genres
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5
• Background in concept art or 2D illustration
• Experience working on stylized or IP-driven properties

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Remote-friendly work environment
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Creative ownership and the chance to shape beloved characters
• A tight-knit team that genuinely loves what they make