Contract Character Artist

Mob Entertainment

is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game . This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands.

To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occured since the game's launch 4 years ago.
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
Mob Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to info@mobentertainment.com