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

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate concept artist to join a leading independent games development studio in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to work in a friendly and ambitious environment, contributing to high-quality AAA games. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in photo bashing, illustration, and traditional drawing, along with a deep passion for video games and world-building. Enjoy a dockside location with ongoing training, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, all while being part of a vibrant team culture. If you're ready to make an impact in game development, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Eye-Care Vouchers

Dog-Friendly Studio

Ongoing Training

Social Events

Team Events

Qualifications

• At least two years of studio experience in concept art.
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellent concept art skills.

Responsibilities

• Create stunning characters and environments for AAA games.
• Collaborate with design and production teams effectively.

Skills

Photo Bashing

Illustration Skills

Collaboration

Concept Art Creation

Traditional Drawing Skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Photoshop

Understanding of Composition

Passion for Video Games

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

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

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 Albert Docks, in Liverpool overlooking the harbour.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated concept artist who has at least two years studio experience to join our award-winning art team. This position requires an artist highly skilled in photo bashing, capable of conceptualizing monsters, beasts, characters, environments, and illustrating new assets for our AAA games.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of form and function
• Great eye for composition, lighting, and colour theory
• Ability to collaborate with design and production teams
• Capability to create stunning characters and environmental art that reflect our game quality
• Proficiency in multi-tasking across projects and creating concept art from stylized to photorealistic
• Strong illustration skills for effective concept and sketch art
• Self-motivated with willingness to engage in various aspects of game development
• Passion for video games and world-building
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop
• Experience with grey/white box drawing over development
• A portfolio demonstrating an excellent eye for concept art
• Understanding of all aspects of concept art
• Strong traditional drawing skills and versatility in multiple styles

Benefits and Environment

• Friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment
• Great dockside location, close to transportation, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection, pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, eye-care vouchers, and a dog-friendly studio policy
• In-house clubs, socials, and team events
• Regular social events, parties, and charity fundraisers

Additional Information

Location: Liverpool, UK

Area of Work: Game Development

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time, Onsite

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