3D Artist - 12-Month FTC - (UK only/Remote/Hybrid - Brighton)

2K; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a passionate 3D Artist to create engaging assets for the hit game PowerWash Simulator. You will work with the art team to ensure an exceptional player experience. The ideal candidate has experience in game art creation and a strong understanding of art fundamentals. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment, with opportunities for hybrid work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Bi-annual salary reviews

21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays

Opportunity to work from home

Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Private Healthcare

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• At least one previously shipped game title as an artist.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals such as lighting and shape.
• Comfortable using 3DS Max, Maya or Blender, Substance Designer / Painter and Zbrush.
• Ability to create efficient and game ready models.

Responsibilities

• Create assets and props in collaboration with the Lead Artist.
• Ensure environments and items enable an ideal player experience.

Skills

Asset creation

Collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Blender

Substance Designer

ZBrush

Unity

Job description

This is a fixed term 12-month contract.

Make a splash as a 3D Artist on FuturLab’s award-winning PowerWash Simulator!

We’re seeking a passionate 3D artist to soak our environments in style and douse in-game objects with distinctive designs. Join our incredible art team: where asset creation meets level design in a uniquely collaborative and creative way.

PowerWash Simulator was a huge surprise hit in Early Access and released to great acclaim in July 2022. But the story is far from over; join us to be part of the game’s success! With millions of dedicated players, we are continuing to support the game and its community with regular updates. We have partnered with some prestigious IPs so far, bringing legendary locations such as Midgar and Croft Manor to life. From cool collaborations to leaving your stamp on our original universe of Muckingham: we’re looking for a talented artist who’s excited to get stuck in.

As a 3D Artist on PowerWash Simulator, you’ll…

• Be working with the Lead Artist to create assets and props.

• Collaborate creatively with our design department to ensure that our environments and cleanable items enable the ideal player experience.

Requirements

• At least one previously shipped game title as an artist.

• A Strong understand of art fundamentals such as lighting and shape.

• Comfortable using 3DS Max, Maya or Blender, Substance Designer / Painter and Zbrush. Experience with Blender is a plus.

• Ability to create efficient and game ready models, applying best practices such as good UV layouts and geometry.

• Unity experience.

• A general understanding of game design and development.

• Able to work both individually and in a small team.

• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and positive demeanour.

• Self-motivated and diligent.

• A passion for creating art.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance related bonus.
• Bi-annual salary reviews based on your performance.
• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No Crunch!)
• Opportunity to work from home (UK only), out of our Brighton office, or hybrid.
• 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, which includes our very own FuturLab Bank Holiday!
• 2 Duvet Days. (No questions asked)
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Studio closure over the Christmas period.
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year to work on your personal development.
• Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences.
• Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise.

• Bike2work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity - 9 months full pay (statutory benefit topped up by FL)
• Paternity leave - 8 weeks full pay
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Private Healthcare, includes dental and optical cover.
• Remote therapy service through Spill -8 x 50-minute virtual sessions over 6 months whenever you need them. Unlimited ‘ask a therapist’ text questions.
• Eye tests & standard glasses for display work.
• Amazing offices with a great culture. E.g. Regular social activities, Free fresh fruit, Free iced treats in the Summer and Free locally roasted, Small Batch Coffee and Speciality Teas!

FuturLab foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at FuturLab page ( www.futurlab.co.uk/life-at-futurlab) for reasons why you’d love working here!

If you have the skills, experience and passion for the role then please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required, please add any adjustment requests to your application.

Candidates without a valid UK work Visa cannot be considered.