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Concept Artist (UK-based)

Climax Studios

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a vibrant and award-winning art team at a leading independent game development studio in Portsmouth. As a concept artist, you will bring your creativity and skills to life, conceptualizing stunning environments, characters, and assets for AAA games. This role requires a passion for video games and a strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, lighting, and colour theory. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed working environment, with opportunities for ongoing training and development. If you're looking to make a mark in the gaming industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dog-friendly studio

Bean to cup coffee machine

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks

In-house clubs and socials

Regular social events

Qualifications

  • At least two years studio experience in concept art.
  • Strong foundation in traditional drawing skills and multiple styles.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize environments and architecture for AAA games.
  • Create stunning characters and environmental art.

Skills

Photo Bashing

Illustration Skills

Understanding of Composition

Lighting and Colour Theory

Traditional Drawing Skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Passion for Video Games

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

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 in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth overlooking the harbour.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated concept artist who has at least two years studio experience to join our award winning art team. This position will require an artist that is highly adept at photo bashing and is able to conceptualize environments, architecture and illustrate new assets for our AAA games.

Requirements
  • Have an excellent understanding of form and function
  • Has a great eye for composition, lighting and colour theory
  • Work alongside the design and production teams
  • Create stunning characters and environmental art that captures the quality of our games
  • Ability to multi-task across various projects and to create concept art from stylised to photo real
  • Excellent illustration skills with the ability to create effective and coherent concept and sketch art.
  • Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
  • Passion for video games and the creation of worlds, creatures and characters
  • Solid knowledge of Photoshop
  • Proven ability in working with grey/white box draw over development
  • Portfolio that demonstrates an excellent eye for all things concept
  • Strong understanding of all aspects of concept art
  • Show a strong foundation in traditional drawing skills as well as have a proven track record of multiple drawing styles.
Benefits
  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  • 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
  • Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  • Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  • 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, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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