Environment Artist (UK based - 12 months FTC), Edinburgh
Client: Keywords Studios
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2fe2926b1823
Job Views: 4
Posted: 13.02.2025
Expiry Date: 30.03.2025
Job Description:
Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.
We are looking for an experienced and multi-talented UK based Environment Artist with the ability to conceive, create and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals. Proven experience in generating a diverse range of styles, technical expertise with current gen’ technology and/or illustration skills are certainly of benefit.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of an entire level and see it through from conception to a high quality, Beta finish
* Help concept and visualize environments via 2D and/or 3D means
* To help conceive and effectively demonstrate creative and stylized artworks
* Critique and iterate in a group
* Follow and recreate established art styles
* Create optimized props and LOD's to aid performance
* Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes
Requirements
* A minimum of 1 year of industry experience in a similar role
* Solid experience creating realistic style props and environments
* Creative and self-motivated
* Strong and versatile modeling skills
* Experience using Maya
* Extensive experience using Unreal 4/5
* Experience using Substance
* Experience using ZBrush
* Extremely quality oriented
* Some experience setting up LOD's
* An artistic education to at least graduate level
* Strong folio including examples of realistic modeling and environment
Beneficial
* Technical prowess with real-time shader creation
* Good environment lighting skills
* A keen eye for scene composition
* Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Additional Information:
* 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
* Group Income Protection
* Company Pension Scheme
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Eye-Care Vouchers
* In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialize.
* Regular socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Role Information: EN
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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