LeadPropsArtist

**We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.** 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 community as a whole. **About the Role:** The Props team produce a variety of foreground assets for locations, features, cinematics, and marketing. Our staple is intricate hard-surface props such as furniture and dressing assets, but we also produce a variety of soft furnishings and organic assets – as well as complex interactable objects. Many of the assets we create are used by players and AI so need to be highly detailed, functional, and beautiful! As Lead Props Artist, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring a talented team of artists, setting the quality bar, and working closely with Art Direction and other departments to ensure our props meet the highest visual and technical standards. **What does our Lead Props Artists do?** * Lead the creation of a diverse array of high-quality props, setting the artistic and technical benchmark for the team. * Champion and elevate the quality of artwork across the team, both visually and technically, through regular reviews and feedback. * Collaborate with other departments to produce assets with specific design and technical requirements. * Partner with Art Directors and Producers to plan workloads, allocate tasks across the team, and ensure deliverables are met to schedule and quality targets. * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Props Artists, conducting regular reviews, providing constructiv