Climax Studios Europe United Kingdom Game Development Concept Artist (UK-based 6 month Fixed Te[...]

KEYWORDS STUDIOS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative studio in Portsmouth seeks a passionate Concept Artist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves creating captivating characters and environments for AAA games, requiring strong illustration skills and collaboration with teams. Enjoy a vibrant working environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Fresh fruit and snacks

Friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development

Discount card for shopping centre stores

Group Private Medical Insurance

Dog-friendly studio

In-house clubs and socials

Qualifications

• At least two years of studio experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating excellent concept art skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing monsters, beasts, characters, and environments.
• Creating captivating characters and environmental art.
• Producing concept art from stylized to photorealistic styles.

Skills

Collaboration

Illustration

Concept Art

Creativity

Multitasking

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

Concept Artist (UK-based 6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth overlooking the harbour.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated concept artist with at least two years of studio experience to join our award-winning art team. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in photo bashing and capable of conceptualizing monsters, beasts, characters, environments, and illustrating new assets for our AAA games.

Benefits

• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development with career progression
• Discount card for shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, close to rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Group Private Medical Insurance by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers
• Dog-friendly studio — bring your dog to work!
• Bean-to-cup coffee machine
• Healthy snacks and breakfast options
• In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, D&D nights
• Regular social events, parties, and charity fundraisers

Experience & Requirements

• Excellent understanding of form and function
• Strong eye for composition, lighting, and colour theory
• Ability to collaborate with design and production teams
• Create captivating characters and environmental art that reflect our game quality
• Ability to multitask across projects and produce concept art from stylized to photorealistic styles
• Exceptional illustration skills for concept and sketch art
• Self-motivated with a willingness to contribute to various aspects of game development
• Passion for video games and world-building
• Proficient in Photoshop
• Experience with grey/white box drawing over development
• Portfolio demonstrating excellent concept art skills
• Strong foundation in traditional drawing and multiple styles

Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom