Character Artist (UK-based Fixed Term Contract)
£26.1 - £30.2 per hourEstimated
Full-time
Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.
We are seeking an onsite Character Artist. You will be able to provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture and material work. You will have a number of years’ experience as a Character artist in the industry with at least one published game to your name. As part of our Character Art team, you will be asked to utilise your wealth of experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters.
Requirements
- Be able to showcase some creative flare as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UV's and texturing
- A deep understanding and knowledge in Maya and Zbrush plus a proven foundation in Photoshop
- You should be able to display a folio with a wide range of examples demonstrating flexibility and a good eye for form, shape, composition and fun - we love nothing more than to see someone who loves their craft and enjoys what they do
- A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial.
- Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps
- Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
- Good knowledge of anatomy
- Examples of hard surface work
- Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio, it’s very difficult for us to assess your art abilities if you don’t supply us with any
Benefits
- Excellent holiday package
- Regular social events
- A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
- Ongoing training and development, with career progression
- Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Dental Insurance
- Group Income Protection
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
- In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
- Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Role Information: EN
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent/ Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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