Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime". 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 occurred 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