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

Climax Studios; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital experiences company in Liverpool is looking for an Experienced Character Artist to create beautifully crafted characters for games. The ideal candidate should have significant experience, strong skills in Maya and Zbrush, and a compelling portfolio showcasing their work. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency in character modelling and texturing. The company offers various benefits including healthcare, social events, and a dog-friendly workspace.

Benefits

Dog-friendly office

Bean to cup coffee machine

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided

In-house clubs and socials

Regular socials and events

Qualifications

• Able to showcase creative flair, solid topology, UV mapping, and texturing.
• Experience as a Character Artist in the industry with at least one published game.
• A folio demonstrating flexibility and a good eye for form and composition.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, model, and texture characters.
• Utilise wealth of experience to tell stories through crafted characters.
• Display strong technical abilities and creativity in character design.

Skills

Maya

Zbrush

Photoshop

Unreal Engine 4/5

Substance Painter

Facial blendshapes

Anatomy knowledge

MetaHuman knowledge

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 state‑of‑the‑art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour.

We are seeking an onsite Experienced Character Artist. You will be able to provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture and material work. You will have a number of years’ experience as a Character artist in the industry with at least one published game to your name. 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 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, On Site

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