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(Offworld) is the independent studio behind the successful military first-person shooter game, “Squad”. Offworld was formed in 2014 by more than 15 developers who had worked together on the well-known Project Reality mod for Battlefield 2. The founding purpose of the team was to bring a standalone successor of this acclaimed mod to market and build a game development studio and a livelihood from that foundation.\nFast forward to 2026, Offworld has over 150 employees and is rapidly growing. We have been expanding the studio into serving as a publisher supporting mods and have released our newest title, \"Starship Troopers: Extermination\", a 16-player PvE first-person shooter based on the 1997 cult-classic film.\nWe are built on passion, unified spirit and continuing efforts to break the mold. We strive to become a leader in creating large-scale multiplayer games as well as supplying others with the ability to do the same. We are looking for a talented 3D Character Artist for our current and upcoming Unreal Engine based multiplayer games. If you are passionate about making great games and a team player, we are looking for you!\nAbout the role:\nAs a 3D Character Artist you will work closely with the Art Director and Character Art Lead to create high-quality characters, clothing, and accessories that align with the visual identity of our IP. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and with external partners to deliver assets that are visually compelling, technically sound, and optimized for in-\nengine performance.\nResponsibilities:\nOwn the full character asset pipeline from creation to implementation, including:3D modeling, sculpting, retopology\nUV layout, map baking, and texturing\nBasic skinning and in-engine implementation\n\nFollow established art direction, pipelines, and technical constraints with a focus on efficiency and performance\nCollaborate with Technical Artists, Animators, Designers, and other disciplines to ensure assets function correctly in-game\nParticipate in art reviews, applying feedback to refine work while contributing ideas that improve workflows and quality\nLeverage and repurpose existing assets, materials, and textures to efficiently build new content\nMaintain consistency in character style while balancing visual fidelity with technical limitations\nRequirements:\nExperience working with Unreal Engine 5, including asset implementation\nStrong portfolio demonstrating:Realistic human anatomy\nClothing and accessory creation\nHigh-quality material and texture work\n\nExpertise with Substance Painter and a solid understanding of PBR workflows and map baking\nProficiency in sculpting tools such as ZBrush or 3D-Coat\nStrong modeling skills in Maya or Blender, including hard-surface asset creation\nCollaborative mindset with openness to feedback and iteration\nEnsure Jira tasks are clearly written, properly maintained, and consistently updated to support effective project tracking and team communication.\nBonus Skills:\nPassion for grounded, immersive FPS games and military themes\nExperience with Marvelous Designer\nBasic knowledge of character skinning and rigging\nKnowledge of groom / hair workflow via hair cards / splines.\nExperience working with outsourcing partners, including providing feedback and documentation\nThis is a full-time permanentposition, with the requirement to work from our office three days per week. The typical salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 CAD per year and is subject to change. The final agreed upon salary is based on work location and may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nThis role offers:\nExtended health and dental benefits\nWellness and health spending accounts \nRetirement savings plan\n3 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of paid studio shutdown over the December holiday period\nWonderful colleagues!\nIf you meet the above qualifications, and Offworld sounds like the kind of company you want to be a part of, please apply now with a copy of yourresume.\nOffworld Industries is an equal opportunity employer. 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