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Senior Character Artist

Keywords Studios

Kuala Lumpur
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
Yesterday
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GAME CREW (BREAKOUT MELAKA)

FastJobs

Malacca City
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
3 days ago
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Full Stack Developer

Xsolla

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
7 days ago
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Lead Animator (Contract) - Malaysia

Impleo

Malaysia
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
7 days ago
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Lead Producer - (Contract) Malaysia

Side

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
5 days ago
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Game Mathematician: Innovative Gameplay & Math Design

Heliostecs

George Town
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
7 days ago
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Mathematician

Heliostecs

George Town
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
7 days ago
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Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Analyst

PlayPark Pte. Ltd

Puchong
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
7 days ago
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Senior 3D Character Artist: AAA Quality, Remote

Keywords Studios

Kuala Lumpur
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
Yesterday
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Game Master: Energetic, Customer‑Focused Experience

FastJobs

Malacca City
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
3 days ago
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Lead AAA Game Animator — Drive Vision, Pipelines & Mentorship

Impleo

Malaysia
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
7 days ago
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Backend Engineer (PHP/Golang)

Xsolla

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
7 days ago
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Release Manager

Xsolla

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 200,000 - 250,000
7 days ago
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MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE

AEON Fantasy

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 40,000 - 60,000
4 days ago
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Sales Manager Europe

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Malaysia
Remote
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
6 days ago
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Sales Manager, North America

Embed

Malaysia
Remote
MYR 45,000 - 75,000
6 days ago
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Full-Stack Engineer: Scalable Gaming Platform

Xsolla

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
7 days ago
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Game Designer

Omens Studios

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
12 days ago

Senior R&D Executive (Gaming Development) - Up To RM16,000

ASK Resources

Selangor
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
12 days ago

ARCADE GAME MACHINE ASSISTANT MANAGER

AEON Fantasy

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
12 days ago

3D Animator (Contract)

Freelancing.my

Kuala Lumpur
Remote
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
12 days ago

Customer Service- PLAYER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Gravity Game Unite Sdn Bhd

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
12 days ago

Junior Animator

Lume Design

George Town
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
11 days ago

Lead Game Programmer- (Contract) Malaysia

Side

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 80,000 - 150,000
12 days ago

Mathematician

Heliostecs

Kuala Lumpur
On-site
MYR 60,000 - 80,000
9 days ago

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Senior Character Artist
Keywords Studios
Kuala Lumpur
Hybrid
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
Full time
2 days ago
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Job summary

A game development studio is looking for a Senior Character Artist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves creating high-quality, game-ready characters and collaborating with various teams to ensure technical and artistic excellence. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in tools like ZBrush and Substance Painter, a thorough understanding of human anatomy, and the ability to deliver consistently high quality work. A strong portfolio showcasing previous character work is required. This position offers a remote working opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of human anatomy, proportions, and facial structure.
  • Experience creating hair cards and understanding hair shading.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of character assets.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 3D characters from concept to final game asset.
  • Sculpt detailed anatomy and forms using ZBrush.
  • Produce game-ready topology, UVs, and optimized meshes.
  • Integrate characters into game engines and troubleshoot visual issues.

Skills

Expert proficiency in ZBrush
Maya/Blender
Substance Painter
Marvelous Designer
Knowledge of human anatomy
Strong eye for detail
Job description

We are looking for a Senior Character Artist who is passionate about creating high quality, game-ready characters. This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering realistic or stylized characters that meet AAA quality standards while fitting technical and pipeline requirements. You will collaborate closely with Art Directors, Tech Artists, and Animators to bring characters to life in modern game engines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality 3D characters (realistic or stylized) from concept to final in game asset
  • Sculpt detailed anatomy and forms using ZBrush with strong understanding of human and creature anatomy
  • Creating cloths using Marvelous designer and strong understanding of cloth folds
  • Produce game-ready topology, UVs, and optimized meshes
  • Texture characters using Substance Painter / Designer, including skin, fabrics, armor, and props
  • Work with scan data / Texture XYZ maps for realistic head likeness and skin detailing
  • Create and place hair cards (or groom-based hair where applicable) with attention to realism and performance is a plus.
  • Ensure assets meet technical constraints (polycount, texture budgets, LODs)
  • Integrate characters into game engines (Unreal / Unity) and troubleshoot visual issues
  • Collaborate with rigging, animation, and tech art teams to ensure smooth deformation and performance

Strong knowledge of human anatomy, proportions, and facial structure

  • Expert proficiency in ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer
  • Experience with realistic head likeness matching
  • Solid understanding of PBR workflows
  • Experience creating hair cards and understanding hair shading
  • Knowledge of AAA game pipelines and real-time asset creation
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of character assets
  • Strong eye for detail, form, and material definition
Good to Have
  • Experience on shipped AAA titles
  • Familiarity with photogrammetry workflowsBasic understanding of rigging and skinning requirements
  • Experience with Unreal Engine character setup
  • Creature or stylized character experience
What We’re Looking For
  • A senior-level, hands‑on artist (not a lead or people manager)
  • Someone who can own characters end‑to‑end and deliver consistently high quality
  • Strong problem‑solver with a collaborative mindset
  • Passion for games and character storytelling
Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must submit a strong portfolio showcasing:

  • Realistic or stylized game‑ready characters
  • Head likeness work
  • High‑quality texturing and hair work

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: APAC, Malaysia, Indonesia
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote

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