Senior 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 onsite Senior Character Artist. In this role, you will create beautifully constructed characters and work collaboratively within the Character Art team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills in Maya, Zbrush, and Unreal Engine, alongside a passion for character artistry. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Excellent holiday package

Regular social events

Friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development

Group Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Dog friendly studio

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks

In-house clubs and socials

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Character artist with at least one published game.
• Ability to showcase examples of character designs.
• Experience with scan development pipelines is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to create characters.
• Showcase beautifully crafted characters with good geometry.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Character Art team.

Skills

Creative flare

Solid topology

UV's and texturing

Maya

Zbrush

Photoshop

Unreal 4/5

Marvelous Designer

Substance Painter

Facial blendshapes

Hair authoring

Good knowledge of anatomy

MetaHuman knowledge

Hard surface work

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 Senior 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 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, Onsite

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