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 Edinburgh, overlooking the beautiful castle.
We are looking for a Technical artist with the ability to integrate and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences. Supporting the team with in depth shader and post process knowledge. Proven experience in Unreal 5, technical expertise with Maya are certainly of benefit.
Requirements
* Troubleshooting art pipeline and providing solutions
* Optimisation suggestions for all aspects of art within a game
* Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints
* Work closely with the code and art teams
* Critique and iterate in a group
* Follow and recreate established art styles
* Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes
Requirements
* Experience creating and optimizing shaders
* Creative and self motivated
* Strong and versatile VFX skills
* Experience in Unreal 4
* Experience using Maya
* Extremely quality oriented
* Blueprint experience
* Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
* An artistic education to at least graduate level
* Strong folio including examples of shader work
Beneficial
* Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid game play prototyping
* Console development experience
* Lighting skill
* Houdini knowledge
Benefits
* Excellent holiday package
* Regular social events
* A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
* Ongoing training and development, with career progression
* 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
* 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, Edinburgh
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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