Senior Artist

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 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 a benefit.

• 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.
• Self‑motivated, friendly, gregarious with attention to detail and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience.
• Excellent at managing deadlines and 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.

• Creative and self‑motivated
• Strong and versatile modeling skills
• Experience using Maya
• Experience using Unreal
• Experience using Substance
• Experience using ZBrush; extremely quality oriented
• Some experience setting up LODs
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Experience dealing with art outsourcing
• At least a graduate level artistic education
• Strong portfolio including realistic modeling and environment examples

• Good environment lighting skills
• A keen eye for scene composition
• Experience on mobile projects is also of interest
• Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• 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
• Private dental insurance
• 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 socialise.
• Regular social events including project wrap parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual summer parties and charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio:
Climax Studios

Location:

Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Area of Work:
Game Development

Service:
Create

Service Type:
Art

Employment Type:

Permanent / Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern:
Full Time, Onsite

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