Climax Studios
Game Development
SeniorArtist
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“Senior Artist at Climax Studios. Skills: Artistic visuals, Modelling skills, Art production. Conceive artistic visuals. Create artistic visuals”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver best possible game experience
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Assessing risks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience in console development, at least 2 shipped titles, Experience developing and implementing solid art production pathways, A good understanding of cutting-edge artistic techniques and tools, Ability to implement artistic techniques into current practical practices
Nice to Have
Good Environment lighting skills, A keen eye for scene composition, Experience on mobile projects, Successfully worked with iterative development, Successfully worked with rapid game play prototyping
What You'll Do.
Conceive artistic visuals
Create artistic visuals
Generate diverse styles
Implement artistic techniques
Mentor junior team members
Deal with art outsourcing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Directing internal teams; Directing external teams; Liaising with clients; Presenting to clients
Communication Scope
Visual communication; Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Managing deadlines, Managing budgets, Time management
Full 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 fully onsite Senior Artist with the ability to conceive, create and be a key part of the team in creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals for AAA titles. Proven experience in generating a diverse range of styles, technical expertise with current gen’ technology and / or illustration skills are certainly of benefit. **Requirements** * At least 4+ years of experience in console development with at least 2 shipped titles. * Effective visual and verbal communication skills when directing internal or external teams or individuals. * Excellent resource management and judgement. * Comfortable liaising with and presenting to clients in an authoritative and professional manner. * Someone who is self-motivated, friendly, gregarious with attention to detail and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience. * Excellent at managing deadlines & budgets, with excellent time management skills. * Experience developing and implementing solid art production pathways. * The ability to find creative solutions when troubleshooting and assessing risks. * A good understanding of cutting-edge artistic techniques and tools and the ability to implement them into current practical practices. **Skills** * Creative and self-motivated * Strong and versatile modelling skills * Experience using Maya * Experience using Unreal * Experience using Substance * Experience using ZBrush Extremely quality oriented * Some experience setting up LOD's * Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills * Experience of mentoring junior team members. * Experience of dealing with art outsourcing. * An artistic education to at least graduate lev
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