Freejam is looking for a Lead Artist to join the team currently developing Robocraft 2.
This is a full time, permanent, in-studio role based in Portsmouth, UK. We can arrange / sponsor visas if required.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of the art style across the whole product from in-game content to promotional and marketing material to ensure a cohesive and attractive art style
* Identify the team requirements of the art team, interview, hire, mentor and onboard new and junior artists
* Ensure the art team are properly trained, resourced and have the equipment they need to be productive
* Develop and document art processes, techniques, and workflows including communicating and managing the team to adhere to their principles
* Organise, schedule and manage the art team to meet agreed deadlines
* Effectively profile and optimise art content to ensure it is framerate efficient
* Stay up to date with new art tools, techniques and development practices
Requirements
* At least one published title / AAA games experience
* Excellent leadership experience
* Proven experience with hard-surface modelling and texturing to AAA standards
* Experience with environment art, landscape, foliage, and prop asset creation
* Experience with Unity HDRP lighting, atmospherics, post-processes, PBR materials
* An understanding of building shaders with node graphs such as Unity Shader Graph
* The software we use are Maya, Photoshop, Substance, Illustrator, XD, Speedtree, ZBrush - any other tools that can help you produce higher quality art or be more productive are always welcome
* A keen eye for detail
* Meticulous and well organized
* Respect for deadlines and be a team player
* Pro-active team player, able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively
* You must be friendly, have no ego, open to other opinions, and also confident in your own ability and skills. How you integrate as a person within the team will be critical to your success within the role.
* A genuine interest and passion for creating and playing games.
Bonus Points
* Budgeting and outsourcing management
* Managing distributed teams
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