Lead 3D Character Artist
Department: Art
LOCATION: Almaty
ChillBase studio is an independent and innovative player in the gaming industry. We’re fueled by our passion for crafting outstanding products.
Our ongoing projects are in full swing, and we’re dedicated to delivering top-notch work without being tied down by a strict corporate structure.
We’re creating OneState, a unique mobile Social RolePlay game built in Unity. Our art team is facing ambitious challenges as we develop the project with a realistic approach and high standards for visual quality and technical solutions.
We use modern technologies and tools, continuously refining our pipelines and aiming for the highest level of quality and immersion.
Expectations
What we want to see:
- Experience working as a Lead 3D Character Artist
- Experience managing a team of 3D artists, including development, quality control, implementation of standards, and building processes
- Strong proficiency with Blender, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Marmoset, and Substance Painter
- High level expertise in creating realistic characters, with a focus on clothing and accessories
- Experience working on AAA or high quality projects
- Practical experience using AI tools in 2D or 3D production
- A strong portfolio
- Native Russian language
What you will be doing:
- Leading a team of 3D artists focused on clothing and accessories, including task assignment, prioritization, workload management, and control of timelines, quality, and performance
- Ensuring visual quality, including final asset reviews and maintaining consistency with art guidelines and technical requirements
- Supporting and improving production processes, including task tracking, documentation, identifying bottlenecks, and increasing efficiency
- Developing the team through regular one on ones, feedback, onboarding, training, and performance management
- Ensuring compliance with technical requirements such as LODs, polycount, and formats, and validating assets in Unity together with the Tech Art team
- Researching and implementing new tools, including AI solutions, testing hypotheses, and improving workflows
- Creating 3D models independently
Benefits
Growth and development
Our project is actively growing, as well as the team that creates it. We invest in the growth of each specialist and regularly review salaries based on performance. Moreover, we have a promotion system that allows specialists to showcase their talents in more responsible positions.
Comfortable conditions
Work format: hybrid or office in Almaty. Also we have flexible hours with the option of taking days off.
Care for employees
We offer sick days without salary loss, assistance in difficult life situations, no bureaucratic nightmares and processes for the sake of processes.
Employment process
- You apply for an open role via our careers portal. We carefully review your CV and any additional materials you provide.
- If your experience matches our needs, we’ll invite you for an initial conversation with a recruiter. It’s a chance to get to know each other, talk about your motivation and expectations, and share more about the role and company.
- You may be asked to take part in one or more technical interviews with the team. In some cases, we might also send you a test assignment to better understand your practical skills.
- A closing conversation with a hiring manager or team lead. We’ll discuss the outcomes of the previous stages, cover any remaining questions, and align on expectations.
- If everything goes well — we’ll extend a job offer. Once the details are confirmed, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process and welcome you to the team.
