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

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Portsmouth is seeking an Experienced Character Artist. The role involves creating beautifully crafted characters, with a focus on clean geometry, texturing, and modelling. You must showcase proficiency in tools such as Maya and Zbrush, and possess a solid portfolio demonstrating your artistic capabilities. This position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative environment, ideal for those who are passionate about character artistry.

Benefits

Bring your dog to work

Bean to cup coffee machine

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks

In-house clubs and socials

Regular socials and events

Qualifications

• Ability to showcase creative flare with solid topology and texturing.
• Deep understanding of Maya, Zbrush, with a foundation in Photoshop.
• Display a folio showing flexibility and an eye for form and composition.
• Good working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Experience with Substance Painter and facial blendshapes.
• Hair authoring experience and understanding of anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Create beautifully constructed characters with clean geometry.
• Utilize experience in modelling and texturing to tell stories.
• Collaborate with Character Art team to develop character concepts.

Skills

Character creation

Maya

Zbrush

Photoshop

Unreal Engine 4/5

Substance Painter

Facial blendshapes

Hair authoring

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 brand new, state of the art studio at Lakeside North Harbour set in stunning 130-acre landscaped grounds in Portsmouth.

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 SchemeEye-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.

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