Virtual Fashion & Character Designer

About Karta

Karta is a metaverse studio that empowers brands, artists and sports teams to connect with billions of people inhabiting the world's most popular virtual worlds. With a marketer's mindset and over 50 years of combined experience in marketing, gaming, music and esports, Karta has pioneered a new, accessible and effective way for brands to establish a long-term presence and achieve tangible success within the metaverse. We collaborate with exceptional brands, including BLACKPINK, Amazon Music, TWICE, Republic Records, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

Founded in July 2021 by Erik Londré, a former Fnatic executive and Tony Barnes, a music industry veteran, Karta is headquartered in London.

We make brands playable.

Karta is a rapidly growing startup with ambitious plans, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact and leave an everlasting mark on our company's success. We are a team of creative marketers, technology enthusiasts and cultural hackers, seamlessly integrating technology and creativity to deliver exceptional experiences that bring joy to players and results to clients. Our driven, experienced, visionary team encourages fresh ideas and a passion for moving fast and achieving greatness!

🔍 About the role

We’re looking for a talented and self-motivated individual who’ll be joining Karta’s in-house studio team to create UGC Products for our clients. You’ll have a track record of producing UGC items on Roblox, including rigging and uploading. A creative flare and an eye for detail is particularly important in this role, as you’ll need to ensure your research influences your designs.

🤓 Key Responsibilities

Conceptualise and design innovative outfits and prop (UGC) assets that align with client briefs and brand identities
Develop compelling character designs through silhouette, costume, and accessory design
Drive the visual direction of assets from initial concept to final implementation
Bring ideas to life through dynamic presentations, showcasing ideas and mood boards

Skills required

Possess a strong understanding of Roblox Studio and its 3D creation tools, with demonstrated expertise in designing high-quality layered clothing assets
Bring game assets to life with expert texturing skills using Substance Painter and 3DCoat
Enhance user engagement and immersion through meticulous caging and weight painting, to make virtual characters and objects feel natural and responsive
Strong 3D modeling capabilities including character design
Craft compelling narratives through visually impactful mood boards and presentations
Translate client briefs into innovative and impactful solutions
Drive projects forward with a strong sense of ownership, proactively managing workloads with high-quality results

Ideal attributes

Expertise in modeling and sculpting, high-to-low poly workflows, and complex item and hair modeling
Bring expert ideas and innovative approaches to the role, pushing creative boundaries and driving successful outcomes
Understand target audiences and competitive landscapes, driving informed brand positioning and messaging
Expertise in Roblox Studio UGC rigging and upload workflows
A creative with a true passion for art, design and youth culture

We offer

🤑 Competitive salary

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Company-sponsored meetups & travel perks

🎨 Freedom to create and innovate

🎮 Fully remote set up

😎 Unlimited holidays

🌳 Spill.chat (mental health counselling services)

🎓 Access to a wide range of L&D courses to progress your Karta Career

Studio

Remote (United Kingdom)

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