Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
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. A thorough knowledge of Substance in texturing characters
4. Examples of metahuman or equivalent character software is preferable
5. 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
6. Experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial.
7. Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps
8. Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
9. Good knowledge of anatomy
10. Examples of hard surface work
11. 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
12. Regular social events
13. Pension
14. Fresh fruit and snacks
15. A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
16. Ongoing training and development, with career progression
17. Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
18. Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
19. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
20. Group Life Insurance
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Private Dental Insurance
23. Group Income Protection
24. Company Pension Scheme
25. Cycle To Work Scheme
26. Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
27. Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
28. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
29. In-house clubs and socials. From board games to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
30. 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, London
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
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