Character Artist (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital studio in Portsmouth is seeking a Character Artist to conceptualize and craft engaging characters with clean geometry and textures. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in character art, showcasing creativity and solid skills in Maya, Zbrush, and Substance Painter. This role offers excellent benefits, a friendly working environment, and unique perks like bringing your dog to work.

Benefits

Bring your dog to work

Bean to cup coffee machine

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks

In-house clubs and socials

Regular socials and charity events

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Character Artist.
• Ability to showcase a folio with a wide range of examples.
• Good working knowledge of hair authoring.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience in conceptualizing, modeling, and texturing characters.
• Create beautifully crafted characters with clean geometry.
• Engage in storytelling through character design.

Skills

Creative flare

Solid topology

UV's

Texturing

Knowledge in Maya

Knowledge in Zbrush

Photoshop foundation

Unreal 4/5 knowledge

Substance Painter experience

Facial blendshapes knowledge

Hair authoring experience

Good knowledge of anatomy

MetaHuman knowledge

Hard surface work

Tools

Maya

Zbrush

Photoshop

Unreal Engine 4/5

Marvelous Designer

Substance Painter

Job description

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You'll be based out of our brand new, state of the art studio at Lakeside North Harbour set in stunning 130-acre landscaped grounds in Portsmouth.

We are seeking an onsite Character Artist. You will be able to provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture and material work. You will have at least two years experience as a Character artist in the industry. As part of our Character Art team, you will be asked to utilise your wealth of experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters.

Requirements

• Be able to showcase some creative flare as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UV's and texturing
• A deep understanding and knowledge in Maya and Zbrush plus a proven foundation in Photoshop
• You should be able to display a folio with a wide range of examples demonstrating flexibility and a good eye for form, shape, composition and fun - we love nothing more than to see someone who loves their craft and enjoys what they do
• A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial
• Experience with Substance Painter
• Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps
• Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• MetaHuman knowledge
• Examples of hard surface work
• Please don't forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio, it's very difficult for us to assess your art abilities if you don't supply us with any

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 InsuranceGroup Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks
• 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

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