Careers

Frogwares is looking for a Lightning Artist.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement dynamic, realistic, and stylized lighting solutions within Unreal Engine;
• Enhance the narrative and emotional impact of environments through lighting, ensuring consistency with the overall artistic direction; 
• Work closely with the technical art team to optimize lighting setups for performance without compromising visual quality; 
• Work with level designers, environment artists, and the art director to ensure lighting complements the overall game design and visual style; 
• Identify and resolve lighting issues that may arise during production, including addressing performance bottlenecks; 
• Develop and maintain tools and workflows that streamline the lighting process; 
• Create and maintain documentation for lighting guidelines and implementation techniques;

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Lightning Artist;
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine’s lighting tools and techniques, including dynamic lighting, volumetric effects, and post-processing; 
• Strong understanding of light, color, shadow, and their impact on mood and storytelling; 
• Ability to work with precision, ensuring consistency across all lighting elements in a scene; 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; 
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex lighting issues in a real-time environment; 
• A portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates a keen eye for detail and the ability to use light, shadow, and color to create a variety of tones and moods;
• Strong art fundamentals and eye for composition;
• Strong level of English;

Will be a plus

• Experience with other game engines or rendering software;
• Familiarity with scripting or blueprints within Unreal Engine.

Required Application Materials

• Resume in English;
• Portfolio.

Frogwares Game Studio is seeking a Cinematic Artist for the upcoming title, The Sinking City 2.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a cinematic artist, or video designer;

• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and sequencer tool;
• Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere are a big plus;
• Motion capture experience is a big plus
• In-depth understanding of the technical part of cinematic production;
• Expert understanding of cinematic rules, camera settings, composition, color theory, perspective, lighting, and graphical design principles related to cinematic production;
• Strong video editing skills;
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to visualize your ideas via storyboards;
• Strong English spoken level.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling storytelling for cinematic scenes and dialogs, and parts of the game in Unreal Engine 5 using existing game assets;
• Operate cameras within Unreal Engines Sequencer, employing expert camera animation techniques to create compelling narratives;
• Capture and edit gameplay and animation footage to create thrilling and engaging videos;
• Design cinematic parts of gameplay;
• Collaborate with animators and 3D modelers to create custom assets for videos;
• Collaborate with the tech team to improve cinematic tools.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Portfolio/Reel

We are currently expanding our team and looking for a talented Senior 3D Character Artist. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative environment and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of character design.

Responsibilities

• Design and create high-quality 3D character models, including sculpting, and texturing, ensuring they meet both artistic and technical requirements;
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, concept artists, and animation team to translate 2D concepts into fully realized 3D characters;
• Optimize character assets for Unreal Engine, focusing on performance without sacrificing quality;
• Implement and test character models within Unreal Engine to ensure compatibility and maintain high visual fidelity;
• Experience with character creation pipeline for Unreal Engine with final integration in Blueprint;
• Work with the narrative and game design teams to align character aesthetics with story and gameplay needs;
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and bring fresh, innovative ideas to the team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist in the gaming industry;
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including asset integration, shader development, and optimization;
• Expert skills in ZBrush, Maya/Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop;
• Experience with Marvelous Designer for creating realistic clothing;
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, character proportions, and facial expressions;
• Demonstrated experience in PBR texturing techniques;
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality character models, with at least one AAA or AA project experience preferred;
• Familiarity with rigging and skinning characters;
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take creative direction.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience with Metahuman or similar real-time character solutions.

Required Application Materials

• Resume in English;
• Portfolio.

We are looking for a talented Lead Animator to drive the animation team and bring life to our next big project.

As a Lead Animator, you will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of the characters and gameplay animations. You will manage the animation pipeline, lead a team of animators, and collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure smooth, high-quality animations that align with the creative vision of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of animators, providing feedback and ensuring deliverables meet project standards and deadlines;
• Oversee the creation of high-quality keyframe and motion-capture animations for characters, creatures, and environments;
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, Design Leads, and Technical Artists to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and visual style;
• Set up and maintain animation workflows, tools, and pipelines to streamline production processes;
• Produce high-quality keyframe animations and process mocap data for characters, creatures, and various game elements;  
• Review animations and identify areas for improvement, troubleshooting issues in collaboration with technical teams;
• Provide hands-on animation work as needed to meet project goals;
• Advocate for the animation team, managing workloads, and contributing to hiring and team growth;

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in game animation, with at least 1 shipped AA/AAA title in a Lead or Senior Animator role;
• Strong expertise in creating fluid, dynamic, and realistic animations (keyframe and motion capture);
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, and MotionBuilder with additional experience in Unreal Engine animation tools like animation trees and motion matching system;
• Solid understanding of animation principles, anatomy, and movement;
• Familiarity with animation integration into game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar);
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience mentoring or managing other animators;
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot animation issues during development;
• Passion for video games and understanding of how animation supports gameplay;
• Strong English level;

Nice to Have

• Experience working on open-world or narrative-driven games;
• Familiarity with rigging, technical animation, and implementing animations using blueprints;
• Experience with cinematics or cutscene animations;
• Basic understanding of programming or scripting for animation tools.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Portfolio/Reel

We’re looking for a talented Marketing Artist to join our team and play a crucial role in bringing our vision to life, connecting players with the haunting beauty of our world.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality marketing assets, including key art, promotional renders, trailers, and in-game screenshots;
• Design and produce engaging visual content for digital and print platforms, such as social media campaigns, ads, website visuals, and press kits;
• Capture and enhance game footage using Unreal Engine 5 to showcase gameplay moments and environments;
• Conceptualize and execute creative ideas for teasers, trailers, and other video content to captivate and excite the gaming community;
• Work with the marketing team to maintain a consistent visual style across all promotional materials;

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience as a marketing artist, cinematic artist, or related role, preferably in the gaming industry;
• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D/3D artwork, trailers, or marketing campaigns for video games or entertainment products;
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent;
• Experience working with Unreal Engine (knowledge of capturing gameplay and using UE5’s tools is a plus);
• A keen eye for detail, composition, and storytelling through visual media;
• Understanding of branding principles and the ability to adapt to the game’s aesthetic;
• Excellent communication and time-management skills to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Required Application Materials

• Resume in English;
• Portfolio.

Frogwares is looking for a Senior Concept Artist.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D artwork that will determine the style, feel, and setting of the game;
• Take part in the creation of game characters, weapons, and location concepts at every stage of development;
• Create key concept art (for characters, skins, mounts, UI, props, and environments), paint over screenshots and loading screens;
• Collaborate with art, design, animation, and visual effects teams to deliver assets that meet the highest visual quality and gameplay standards;

Requirements

• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop;
• Ability to draw sketches by hand;
• Comprehensive understanding of human and animal anatomy;
• Good sense of proportion, light, and composition;
• Experience in game development specializing in either character, weapons or environment concept art;
• Ability to solve problems independently, creatively, and responsibly;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A passion for video games;

Preferences

• An extensive portfolio;
• Strong skills in creating 3D models;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5;
• Working knowledge 3D art techniques and software packages such as Maya, 3Ds Max, Zbrush, 3D Coat;
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to architecture, landscape painting, and illustration.

Required Application Materials

• Resume in English;
• Portfolio.

Frogwares is looking for a talented VFX Artist to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Creation of consistently eye-catching, real-time VFX using 2D/3D packages and in-engine FX systems;

• Creation of special/post-process effects for gameplay mechanics, scenes, environment, cutscenes;
• Applying effects to environment and gameplay to create a desired atmosphere;
• VFX profiling and optimization;
• Extensive communication with designer, art, and engineering teams when working on features to provide the best VFX for the specified use case.

Requirements

• Experience with Unreal Engine, and its particle systems as Niagara as well as materials and blueprints;

• Good communication skills;
• Proficient in spoken English at an intermediate level or higher;

Will be a plus

• Good knowledge of 3D and 2D asset pipelines;
• Professional experience in any DCC app (3ds Max/Maya, Photoshop, Substance Designer, Houdini).

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio/VFX showreel