Overview
For over 30 years we've been independently developing and publishing video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley. Rebellion is more than just games: we have our own film and mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD publish comics and graphic novels such as Judge Dredd.
We are in search of a skilled Lead Environment Artist to take the reins in crafting the visual landscape for an exciting new Sci-Fi shooter project. In this role, you will work closely with a creative team to craft environments that set the tone and enhance gameplay. You will lead a team of artists to create immersive worlds that captivate players.
This role is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford, offering a creative and relaxed atmosphere where teamwork drives our success. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.
We believe in face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Environment artists with best practice people management techniques. Be an active mentor and role model for the environment art team. Work to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.
* Proactively manage your team\'s performance and professional development through performance review cycles, giving constructive, actionable, relevant feedback.
* Guide the creation of benchmark quality assets which can be shared across the project with respect to the technical and artistic constraints.
* Take ownership in creating game design documents to outline project goals for environments, objectives, atmospheres, story, and style of the project.
* Guide world-building team to create terrains, structures, textures and engaging environments.
* Proactively assist with production estimates, scheduling and tracking.
* Challenge and help redefine technical and artistic processes by collaborating with key stakeholders, tech art and code to set long term technical goals.
* Communicate with centralised teams regarding photogrammetry, outsourcing and materials.
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Requirements
* Solid experience in leading and managing a team of artists, with a focus on nurturing talent.
* Proficiency in Blender is highly desirable; however, experience with other 3D software such as 3D Studio Max and Maya is also acceptable.
* Extensive knowledge in 3D sculpting using Zbrush or Mudbox.
* Skilled in an array of modeling techniques, including high-resolution sculpting, hard surface modeling, and real-time PBR workflows.
* Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
* Comprehensive knowledge of video game development processes and pipelines.
* Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Benefits
* 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years - one day each year until you reach 31 days)
* Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and vision
* Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
* Plus loads more including discounts, freebies, and social events
Right to Work
This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
Life at Our Oxford HQ
Our riverside headquarters in Oxford place you a short walk from the city centre. Oxford offers a blend of tradition and modernity, with its architecture and green spaces. It also has excellent transport links; the train station is a short walk away with frequent services to London and direct routes to major cities. We offer free parking at the studio.
Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments. We provide free hot drinks, a tuck shop onsite, and access to local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby to help make every workday enjoyable.
About Rebellion
Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles, allowing us to work on a variety of projects across major platforms.
Find out more about us here.
We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and welcome speculative applications via our Careers website: Rebellion: Careers
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Art/Creative
Industries: Computer Games
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