Character Artist

ABOUT ELYZIO Elyzio is a next-generation game company founded by former Google and Ubisoft veterans, with credits on iconic franchises such as Assassin's Creed , The Division , and many more. Backed by $2M in pre-seed funding, we launched our first title, Warden's Will, a positively rated multiplayer bullet-hell shooter, and recently announced our second game, Pera Coda , a narrative adventure set in 1990s Istanbul. We are building games with strong artistic identity, memorable worlds, and deeply emotional storytelling. THE ROLE As a Character Artist at Elyzio, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of Pera Coda by creating memorable, expressive, and believable characters that players will connect with throughout the story. You will own the full character creation pipeline, from sculpting and modeling to texturing and final in-engine integration; working closely with artists, and designers to ensure every character supports both the artistic vision and gameplay requirements. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong artistic fundamentals with technical execution, enjoys crafting stylized yet grounded characters, and wants to have a meaningful creative impact on an ambitious narrative game. RESPONSIBILITIES Create high-quality real-time character models from concept to final in-game assets. Sculpt high-resolution characters in preferred software and produce optimized game-ready models. Create efficient UVs, bake maps, and produce high-quality PBR textures. Build clothing, accessories, hair, and character props. Collaborate closely with concept artists to faithfully translate 2D concepts into compelling 3D characters. Work with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters deform and perform well in-game. Integrate and validate assets inside Unreal Engine 5. Optimize assets for performance while maintaining visual quality. Help establish and improve character creation workflows, pipelines, and quality standards. Participate in artistic reviews and provide constructive feedback to teammates. REQUIREMENTS 3+ years of professional experience as a Character Artist in the games industry. Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality game-ready characters. Expert knowledge of ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance 3D Painter. Strong understanding of anatomy, form, silhouette, proportion, and visual storytelling. Experience creating optimized topology suitable for animation. Strong understanding of PBR materials and modern real-time rendering workflows. Experience working with Unreal Engine. Ability to interpret concept art while solving artistic and technical challenges. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback throughout production. NICE TO HAVE Experience creating stylized or semi-realistic characters. Knowledge of Marvelous Designer for clothing creation. Experience with hair creation workflows (cards or grooms). Experience with facial blendshapes or animation pipelines. Knowledge of character shaders and material creation. Experience shipping a PC or console title. BONUS POINTS We especially value candidates who: Have a strong eye for character personality and storytelling through design. Can balance artistic quality with production efficiency. Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and iterating quickly. Are passionate about narrative-driven games.