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

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Climax Studios, a leading independent game developer, is seeking an experienced creature concept artist to join their award-winning art team. This role involves conceptualizing a variety of creatures for AAA titles, requiring strong illustration skills and a passion for video games. The studio offers a vibrant work environment with numerous perks and benefits.

Benefits

Regular social events

Pension

Fresh fruit and snacks

Friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development

Discount card for shopping centre stores

Group Private Medical Insurance

Cycle To Work Scheme

Dog friendly studio

In-house clubs and socials

Qualifications

• At least two years studio experience required.
• Proven ability in multiple drawing styles.
• Portfolio demonstrating excellent concept art.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize monsters, beasts, and creatures for AAA games.
• Work alongside design and production teams.
• Create concept art from stylized to photo-real.

Skills

Understanding of form and function

Composition

Lighting

Colour theory

Illustration skills

Self-motivation

Passion for video games

Traditional drawing skills

Tools

Photoshop

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 Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth overlooking the harbour.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate creature concept artist who has at least two years studio experience to join our award winning art team. This position will require an artist that is able to conceptualize monsters, beasts, and all manor of incredible creatures for our AAA games.

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
• Create stunning creatures, beasts and magical monsters that capture the quality of our games
• 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 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

• Regular social events
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• 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, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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