3D Character Artist – Stylized Horror Game

Join an independent narrative survival-horror game project inspired by dark fairytales and acclaimed titles like Little Nightmares and Inside. The role focuses on creating expressive, stylized 3D character assets for a 2.5D demo, including a young adult protagonist, a rideable rat companion, and a giant antagonist depicted through hands, arms, and silhouette. The project is well-defined, with a completed game design document, art direction, and trailer script. You will collaborate closely with the developer to deliver high-quality, animation-ready assets that capture the game's unique mood and visual style. Clear communication, reliability, and attention to detail are essential, with the opportunity for ongoing collaboration based on performance. Deliverables Model and texture a stylized young adult hero character with clean topology and PBR materials Rig the hero for expressive facial and hand animation suitable for real-time engines Create a rideable rat character with appropriate rigging for animation Develop a giant antagonist asset, focusing on hands, arms, and silhouette for dramatic effect Ensure all assets are optimized for real-time performance and ready for integration into the game engine Deliver a paid test asset as the initial milestone, followed by full IP transfer upon agreement Requirements Proven experience in 3D character modeling and rigging for games, preferably in stylized or narrative-driven projects Strong skills in clean topology, PBR texturing, and creating animation-ready rigs Proficiency with industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max) and real-time engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal) Ability to interpret and execute on detailed art direction and design documentation Excellent communication skills and commitment to meeting deadlines Willingness to collaborate on a personal, independent project with potential for long-term work Portfolio demonstrating relevant character art and rigging work About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.