Concept Artist - Weapons (UK-based)

Climax Studios; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Climax Studios is seeking an experienced concept artist to join our award-winning art team in Liverpool. The ideal candidate will have extensive weapons experience, a strong foundation in traditional drawing skills, and a passion for video games. You'll work in a creative and inspiring environment at the heart of the Albert Docks, contributing to exciting game development projects while enjoying excellent benefits and a friendly, dog-friendly studio atmosphere.

Benefits

Dog friendly workplace

Fresh fruit and snacks provided daily

In-house clubs and socials

Regular social events

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Group Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Eye-Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• At least two years studio experience required.
• Excellent understanding of form and function.
• Strong foundation in multiple drawing styles.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside design and production teams.
• Create concept art from stylised to photoreal.
• Multi-task across various projects.

Skills

Illustration

Composition

Lighting

Colour Theory

Photoshop

Traditional Drawing Skills

Self-Motivation

Job description

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 an experienced concept artist with extensive weapons experience, who has at least two years studio experience to join our award winning art team.

Requirements

• Have an excellent understanding of form and function
• Has a great eye for composition, lighting and colour theory
• Work alongside the design and production teams
• Ability to multi-task across various projects and to create concept art from stylised to photo real
• Excellent illustration skills with the ability to create effective and coherent concept and sketch art.
• Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
• Passion for video games and the creation of all manor of weapons, worlds, creatures and characters
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop
• Proven ability in working with grey/white box draw over development
• Portfolio that demonstrates an excellent eye for all things concept
• Strong understanding of all aspects of concept art
• Show a strong foundation in traditional drawing skills as well as have a proven track record of multiple drawing styles.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Great dockside location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group 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.
  

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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