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Senior Character Artist - Reviewer

What started in a modest office space in Vancouver has transformed into an impactful game development studio known globally as Smoking Gun Interactive.

Smoking Gun Interactive

Employee count: 51-200

United Kingdom only

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Character Artist – Reviewer to join our team on a freelance basis. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving 3D character assets produced for our projects, ensuring they meet our artistic vision, technical requirements, and studio quality standards.

Requirements

  • Review 3D character assets (sculpts, models, textures, materials, topology, and deformation readiness) for visual fidelity, anatomical accuracy, and technical quality.
  • Deliver clear, constructive written, oral, and visual feedback, ensuring alignment with project style guides, fidelity targets, and technical specifications.
  • Partner closely with internal leads, technical artists, and production teams to ensure pipeline cohesion and quality consistency.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve visual, deformation, or technical issues related to character assets.
  • Create and maintain documentation for character art workflows, review guidelines, and best practices.
  • Participate in internal review meetings and maintain strong communication with global partners.
  • Provide hands-on support when required, including sculpting, modeling, texturing, and polish passes using Maya/Max, ZBrush, Substance tools, and Photoshop.
  • Enter review notes and approvals into project tracking systems such as JIRA or ShotGrid.

Benefits

  • Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

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United Kingdom +/- 0 hours

About Smoking Gun Interactive

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What started in a modest office space in Vancouver has transformed into an impactful game development studio known globally as Smoking Gun Interactive. Founded in 2007 by industry veterans including John Johnson, Drew Dunlop, and Angie Pytlewski, Smoking Gun Interactive has consistently demonstrated a fearless approach to creating original intellectual property. The studio has boldly partnered with well-known brands to develop immersive titles that resonate with both strategy gamers and casual players alike. Their dedication to quality game development is evident in their portfolio, which includes the well-received 'Age of Empires: Castle Siege' and their innovative mobile games.

Smoking Gun Interactive, now part of Keywords Studios, continues to push the boundaries of interactive experiences. With a commitment to using cutting-edge technology, the studio thrives on innovation and creative collaboration. Their team of talented developers and designers works passionately to build groundbreaking features and new game concepts. As they expand their outreach, they remain dedicated to fostering an inspiring environment where creativity flourishes and each project reflects the high standards they set for themselves. Every game they create is designed to captivate and entertain, making them an industry leader in the gaming community.

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