The Role:

We are looking for a talented, passionate and proactive Character Artist with a proven track record in creating realistic and stylised characters to join our team.

Your duties will include:

• From concept art and reference images, create high quality 3D in-game characters for PC and current gen consoles, including all clothing and accessories
• Produce hi-poly sculpts, bakes, game meshes and textures/materials
• Work with our rigging and animation team to ensure that characters function correctly in-game
• Create materials and shaders in-engine
• Help R+D in-game character pipeline
• Assist with reviewing outsource character art when required
• Present, review and discuss work online
• Implement feedback from Lead Artist and Directors

Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or an outstanding portfolio/demo that showcases your ability
• 1 shipped title on current gen consoles/ PC
• Expert knowledge of a current 3D modelling package, preferably Maya
• Expert Zbrush and Substance Painter skills
• Ability to follow either a realistic or an illustrative/stylised art style
• Good problem-solving abilities
• A true passion for video games and the desire to create high-quality experiences
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage time well and deliver high quality assets on time and on budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Desirable:

• Experience in Unreal and Unity
• Some understanding of rigging/skinning
• Node-based shader graph and material knowledge (Unreal, Amplify)
• Substance Designer knowledge

Initially, this will be on a 6 month contract as we go through pre-production but with the possibility to extend anywhere up to 24 months.