Overview

Grip Studios is seeking a Character & Creature Artist to bring life to the heroes, villains, and beasts of our next-generation Unreal Engine projects. You’ll work closely with Art Direction, Rigging, and Animation teams to create high-quality, anatomically grounded characters and creatures that captivate players. From detailed human warriors to monstrous enemies, your work will help define the identity of our game’s world.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in AAA or AA game development as a character or creature artist.
• Expertise in sculpting and modeling realistic and stylized characters/creatures.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, form, and silhouette for both humans and animals.
• Proficiency in ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Marvelous Designer, and Substance Painter.
• Solid understanding of PBR workflows, skin and fabric materials, and texturing techniques.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 character/creature integration and asset optimization.
• Familiarity with topology for animation and rigging pipelines.
• Collaborative spirit, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality visuals.
• Portfolio showcasing AAA-quality characters and creatures.

Responsibilities

• Design, sculpt, model, and texture high-quality characters and creatures for Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Concept Artists to realize creative visions.
• Create clean, animation-ready topology and support rigging needs.
• Develop high-fidelity skin, fabric, and creature materials using PBR techniques.
• Ensure assets meet technical performance requirements while retaining visual quality.
• Work with Tech Art and Animation teams to integrate assets smoothly into the game pipeline.
• Help define best practices and contribute to the character/creature asset pipeline.

Location

Prague, Brno, Bratislava (with hybrid office/home options)

If you're excited about crafting unforgettable characters and creatures, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love pushing artistic boundaries, we’d love to hear from you!