Vehicle Artist

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Manchester seeks Vehicle Artists at all levels to create fully functional ships for the Star Citizen universe. Ideal candidates should have hard surface modeling experience, knowledge of industrial design, and proficiency in 3DS Max and Photoshop. This role involves collaboration with designers and teams to maintain high standards of modeling and texturing. A passion for gaming and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working in hard surface modeling.
• Good understanding of industrial design.
• Proficient with 3DS Max and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Transform concept models into fully functional, flyable works of art.
• Collaborate to meet file naming and directory structure requirements.
• Maintain high standards of modeling and texturing.

Skills

Hard surface modeling

Collaboration with designers

Attention to detail

3DS Max knowledge

Photoshop knowledge

Understanding of industrial design

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Vehicle Artists at all levels with experience working in hard surfaces. Our artists are responsible for working closely with designers to create ships of all shapes, setup in strike teams, and work together to craft these beautiful flying multiplayer levels.

Responsibilities

• Work from concept models and images to turn them into fully functional, flyable works of art.
• Collaborate with designers, technical artists, and partner studios to understand and implement correct file naming and directory structure requirements within the engine's limitations.
• As part of a team, maintain the high standards of modelling, texturing, PBR material creation, and manufacturer design cues to provide consistent and high-quality models.
• Work with technical artists and animators to deliver animation ready solutions, landing gear, cockpits, cargo doors, ejection seats etc.
• The ideal candidate has a good understanding of industrial design, our ships require a strong degree of technical knowledge both in the software we use and the function areas that need to be developed to make a fully functioning ship for the Star Citizen universe. They work well and communicate with designers and other disciplines in a collaborative team-oriented development process. Hard surface modelling experience.
• Good working knowledge of 3DS Max and Photoshop.
• An eye for detail while maintaining efficient model making.
• A keen eye for industrial design.
• Avid gamer with a love of sci-fi.

About the Company

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole. CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it\'s our differences that make it special.