3D Artist - Mid Level

Radical Forge; Greater London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based game development company is seeking an experienced 3D artist to take an art leadership role on a small project. The role requires solid knowledge of Unity and/or Unreal, alongside a collaborative and empathetic approach. Applicants should demonstrate good modeling skills and leadership qualities. This position offers the flexibility to work fully remote within the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in 3D modeling and texturing with Unity or Unreal.
• Experience in optimizing game assets for performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define art deliverables and quality for projects.
• Lead and mentor the art team while reviewing their work.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines in the project.

Skills

Good knowledge of working within Unity and/or Unreal Engines

Modelling and texturing of props and environment assets

Optimization of assets and collision data

High to low polygon workflow

Experience of shader-based texture/material workflows

Character modelling experience

Experience using Maya, Blender, 3DS max, ZBrush

Adobe Suite, including Substance painter/designer and Photoshop

Experience documenting processes in Confluence, Miro, or similar

Version control software (Perforce, GIT)

Task management (Jira)

Adaptive communication skills, written and spoken

Job description

Radical Forge is a Middlesbrough, UK-based developer that has provided co-development services on a range of AAA and indie titles. In 2021, the company created their first original IP, 'Bright Paw', which was published on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series S/X, Google, and iOS by Rogue Games. We are currently working on our newest IP, Southfield.

Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 60 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We believe that treating individuals with genuine respect, understanding, and kindness creates a welcoming culture that allows creativity to thrive.

Your Mission

We are looking for a reliable and experienced 3D artist to take an art leadership role on a small project, working collaboratively alongside other disciplines. The ideal candidate is a team player with an inclusive and empathetic approach to teamwork and has varied stylized art experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Art direction: defining art deliverables, quality, and player experience on a per-project basis.
• Reviewing work and feedback: acting as an art team lead, reviewing work of other team members, and assisting with tasks to help the overall project schedule.
• Modelling: tackling most art tasks, aiding others, and documenting processes.
• Time estimation: meeting time estimates and utilizing remaining time to polish existing work.
• Process and pipelines: showing leadership skills, guiding and mentoring art staff, and demonstrating creativity in problem-solving artistic development challenges.
• Ongoing improvement: setting artistic standards, demonstrating best practices, and tracking consistent art quality.
• Tools and asset management: assisting in correcting art and technical issues, addressing bugs, and working with the art team to mitigate future problems.
• Engine experience: solid working knowledge of game engines (Unity preferred, Unreal Engine nice to have).

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Good knowledge of working within Unity and/or Unreal Engines.
• Modelling and texturing of props and environment assets.
• Optimization of assets and collision data for memory and frame rate across multiple platforms.
• High to low polygon workflow.
• Experience of shader-based texture/material workflows.
• Character modelling experience (a bonus).
• Experience using Maya, Blender, 3DS max, ZBrush.
• Adobe Suite, including Substance painter/designer and Photoshop.
• Experience documenting processes in Confluence, Miro, or similar.
• Version control software (Perforce, GIT).
• Task management (Jira).
• Adaptive communication skills, written and spoken.

Expected Behaviours

• Curiosity and problem-solving.
• Leadership, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• Passion and drive.
• Vision and innovation.

This role can be fully remote within the UK. We require all applicants to have a pre-existing right to work in the UK. The role will initially be a 12-month Fixed Term contract with the potential to extend after this.

Interested in the job but don't feel you match the criteria? We value our company culture and are always looking for creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join our team!

Equal Opportunities Promise: All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, or veteran status. We will also consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law.