Lead Character Artist (Action Shooter)
Firesprite, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Character Artist to work on a ground-breaking next generation PvP shooter project with a Games as a Service focus. This is a AAA quality original IP at an exciting stage! The opportunity is to join at an exciting stage of development and help shape an incredible new game experience.
The project is a huge multi-platform next generation action shooter experience with a heavy focus on Games as a Service, looking to bring unique mechanics and a flamboyant tone to blow the doors off and bring something new to the genre! Character design is paramount, with each character’s persona, humour, and unique traits evident throughout the designs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create high quality models, textures and materials for game-ready 3D characters
- Working closely with the Art Director and concept team to conceptualize designs for the game characters
- The ability to produce these assets from concept art and design briefs
- Collaborate with animators and VFX artists to breathe life into the characters
- Assist in defining the character art pipeline
- To over deliver on the spec given by the Art Director by helping to set and maintain a high-quality bar for the projects character art
Requirements
- Experience working in a Lead Character art role on at least one published AAA title. A strong senior, non lead candidate would be considered
- Portfolio of work demonstrating a strong capability of producing game ready character art
- Strong core art skills with an advanced understanding of anatomy and proportion
- Outstanding creativity and a desire to contribute ideas to the project
- Advanced knowledge of Maya and Zbrush
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4
- Experience with using the Substance tools
- Skilled in creating textures suitable for a PBR pipeline
- Experience in creating both organic and hard surface assets
- A strong knowledge of current game art pipelines and methodologies in terms of character art production. Including the ability to time manage effectively
- Friendly and approachable personality
- Energetic and positive attitude
- Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
- Must have a passion and understanding of what makes AAA games great
- Highly self-motivated and show initiative
- Avid and passionate gamer
Benefits
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Pension Plans
- Work From Home
- Training amp; Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.