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 onsite Senior 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
1. Be able to showcase some creative flare as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UV's 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. Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
7. Good knowledge of anatomy
8. Examples of hard surface work
9. 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
10. Excellent holiday package
11. Regular social events
12. Fresh fruit and snacks
13. A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
14. Ongoing training and development, with career progression
15. Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
16. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
17. Group Life Insurance
18. Employee Assistance Programme
19. Private Dental Insurance
20. Group Income Protection
21. Company Pension Scheme
22. Cycle To Work Scheme
23. Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
24. Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
25. Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
26. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
27. In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
28. 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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