Scotland Jobs : 3D Character Artist at Climax Studios
Scotland jobs : Climax Studios is seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven onsite Character Artist to join our team in Edinburgh on a Fixed-Term Contract. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated character art pipeline, utilizing your wealth of experience in conceptualization, 3D modeling, and high-fidelity texturing to tell deep stories through beautifully crafted figures. The ideal candidate possesses an elite eye for organic form, a deep appreciation for anatomical structure, and the technical discipline required to output clean, game-ready topology and complex material systems. Operating fully onsite from our Edinburgh hub, you will translate conceptual ideas into striking 3D assets that live seamlessly within real-time game engines, maintaining visual consistency across our active production slates. Scotland jobs Company Overview: Shape the Worlds of Tomorrow with Climax Studios Climax Studios stands as one of the leading creative lights of independent video game development, boasting an outstanding, decades-long lineage of top-tier published titles. Operating as part of the global Keywords Studios family, Climax provides an inspiring, highly collaborative, and cutting-edge environment for creators to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Based out of our premium Edinburgh studio—perfectly situated in the historic heart of the city with breathtaking views overlooking Edinburgh Castle—Climax Studios balance a relaxed, friendly culture with a fierce ambition to deliver world-class AAA gaming experiences. At Climax, we believe in supporting our contract and permanent teams with robust healthcare, continuous training, and an active social fabric that makes coming to work rewarding every single day. Scotland jobs Job Overview : Character Artist Job Details Specification Featured Job Title Character Artist Studio / Employer Climax Studios (A Keywords Studio company) Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Working Pattern Full-Time, 100% Onsite Employment Framework UK-Based Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) Key Entry Threshold Multiple years of studio experience + 1 published title Core Software Stack Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Marvelous Designer, Unreal Engine Active Scotland Pipeline Character Art, Environment Art, Leadership, Outsourcing Management Key Responsibilities As a 3D Character Artist, your daily workflows will bridge high-end digital sculpting with advanced asset optimization: 1. High-Fidelity 3D Modeling & Sculpting 2. Topology, UV Mapping & Texturing 3. Engine Integration & Pipeline Optimization Requirements & Qualifications Climax Studios is looking for a passionate 3D artist with a strong foundational pedigree and studio experience: Core Technical Experience Technical Skill Set Specialties Expanded Opportunities: Active Scotland Jobs & Studio Openings Our Edinburgh studio is scaling operations to support a slate of major upcoming projects. If you are browsing the Scotland jobs market for top-tier game development roles, we are actively hiring for several additional onsite positions at our historic city-center hub: Art & Animation leadership Production & Operations Outsourcing Benefits & Studio Perks At Climax Studios, we ensure our contract team members have access to a top-tier premium benefits ecosystem that balances professional development and health security: Diversity & Data Protection Equal Opportunities Policy Keywords Studios and Climax Studios are deeply dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We continuously endeavor to maintain a workplace that provides fair and equal opportunities for all existing employees and potential applicants, completely free of bias. Personal Data Protection Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By submitting your CV/Resume to this portal, you explicitly agree to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being securely managed, processed, and retained in strict accordance with our global data privacy and retention policies. Scotland Jobs : 3D Character Artist at Climax Studios Apply now See open roles Explore More Character Artist Jobs