Experienced Character Artist

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

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 seeking an experienced Character Artist who can provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture, and material work. You will have several years of experience as a Character Artist in the industry with a published game to your name.
As part of our Character Art team, you will be asked to utilize your wealth of experience in conceptualizing, modeling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters.

Requirements

1. Be able to showcase some creative flair as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UVs, and texturing.
2. A deep understanding and knowledge in Maya and Zbrush plus a proven foundation in Photoshop.
3. 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.
4. A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial.
5. Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps.
6. Good knowledge of anatomy.
7. Examples of hard surface work.
8. Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio, as it’s very difficult for us to assess your art abilities if you don’t supply us with any.

Benefits

1. Excellent holiday package.
2. Regular social events.
3. Fresh fruit and snacks.
4. A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
5. Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
6. Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.
7. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
8. Group Life Insurance.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Private Dental Insurance.
11. Group Income Protection.
12. Company Pension Scheme.
13. Cycle To Work Scheme.
14. Eye-Care Vouchers.

Perks

1. Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog-friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
2. Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
3. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not-so-healthy snacks.
4. In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialize.
5. Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties, and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information:

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

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace that provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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