Lead Artist - Sci‑Fi Weapons & Real‑Time Assets Lead

CPP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Greater London is seeking a versatile Lead Artist to manage the weapon and hard surface pipeline for a new MMO FPS project. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the video game industry with exceptional skills in modelling, texturing, and leadership. This role offers an opportunity to shape the game's artistic vision and work in a flexible, family-friendly environment that prioritizes creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Free lunches, drinks, and snacks

Employer contributory pension plan

Private medical and dental paid for you and your family

Annual Fitness Allowance

Discretionary performance sharing plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a Lead level in the video game industry.
• Exceptional modelling and texturing skills with a focus on sci-fi design.
• Leadership, communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director on project vision.
• Lead a team of artists to ensure consistency.
• Define best practices and workflows for asset creation.

Skills

Modelling and texturing skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of PBR workflows

Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

A leading gaming company in Greater London is seeking a versatile Lead Artist to manage the weapon and hard surface pipeline for a new MMO FPS project. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the video game industry with exceptional skills in modelling, texturing, and leadership. This role offers an opportunity to shape the game's artistic vision and work in a flexible, family-friendly environment that prioritizes creativity and innovation.