Career

3D Character Designer

Location: Remote Work (Main office in Istanbul)

Type of Employment: Volunteering (Project-based percentage-based payment)

The 3D Character Designer joining Skyfect will actively participate in the design and production processes of characters used in our projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality, optimized, and aesthetically pleasing characters from the concept stage to final production ready for deployment in the game engine.

It is important that the candidate approaches the character modeling process not merely as a technical task, but also as a creative process related to story, style, and the actor's experience.

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The main responsibilities expected of our team member in this position are as follows:

Creating original, high-quality 3D character models for games and digital projects.
Successfully translating 2D concept designs or creative directions into a 3D character production process.
Developing the characters' faces, hair, clothing, accessories, and other visual details in a way that suits the project style.
Planning and implementing high-poly and low-poly modeling processes according to project needs.
Performing the retopology, UV mapping, and texture preparation stages.
Preparing optimized versions of characters for the game engine when necessary.
Working in coordination with the art direction, game design, and technical teams within the group to ensure the characters are consistent with the overall project.
Providing models suitable for rigging, skinning, or animation processes when required.
Maintaining a balance between technical quality, performance, and visual consistency in character production processes.
Making revisions, improvements, and stylistic adaptations to existing characters.
Contributing to production quality by conducting reference research in line with the project's aesthetic language.

Working Environment and Available Facilities
We aim to offer the following opportunities to our new team member who will join Skyfect:
A professional team environment where creative ideas are valued.
Opportunity to participate in stylish projects with high portfolio value.
Remote or flexible working model
Long-term cooperation potential
Project-based or regular work options.
A work culture where artistic contribution is visible and production is valued.
A team structure that is open to development, visionary, and production-oriented.

Required Qualifications

The following skills and qualities are sought in candidates:

Ability to effectively use at least one 3D modeling tool such as Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or similar.
Having experience in 3D character modeling.
Having sufficient knowledge of human anatomy, proportions, facial structure, hairstyles, and clothing design.
Proficiency in creating stylized, semi-realistic, or anime-style characters.
Having a strong technical background in topology, edge flow, and mesh design.
Knowledge of UV mapping and texturing processes.
Presenting a portfolio, especially one focused on character design and modeling, is preferred.
Being open to feedback and managing revision processes professionally.
To be able to combine artistic vision with technical production ability in a balanced way.
Ability to work in a team and to value project discipline.
To be able to work in accordance with delivery dates and production planning.

The Competencies That Matter to Us

At Skyfect, we value not only programming knowledge but also a strong production approach. Therefore, we particularly value the following qualities in prospective candidates:

Pay attention to detail.
Aesthetic sensitivity and a sense of visual integrity.
Problem-solving skills
Creative thinking ability
Regular communication and professional work discipline.
The ability to understand the project vision and translate it into production.

Creative worlds are built with strong characters.