Contact
jobs@lockwood-publishing.com
Description:
Environment Artist
Lockwood Publishing Ltd
is Mobile Games Company based in Nottingham. Lockwood has developed
Avakin Life published on Android, Amazon and iOS. Avakin Life is a free
to play mobile virtual world which is targeted at a 17 – 40 year old
female demographic focusing on socialising and fashion. Avakin Life is
in the top 400 grossing apps in the US on Android with over 13 million
downloads. Lockwood is currently looking for an Environment Artist who
is self-motivated, organised and has previous experience within the
computer games industry. It would suit a candidate with several years
working in the computer games industry as well as a background in
architecture. Avakin Life has real-time 3d environments running on
tablet and mobile in Unity3d. The polygon and texture limits are low and
the spaces hold up to 10 users but overtime we hope to get the most out
of the hardware and produce aspirational spaces and environments.
The ideal candidate will have the following: - A solid understanding of composition of 3d spaces, the flow of users in a 3d space and lighting composition.
- Experience of using Unity 3d.
- Up to date knowledge on the latest shader and modelling techniques
and how these can be leveraged to work on mobile and tablet as they
increase in capability.
- Previous experience working within computer games industry, ideally
with experience of 3d running on mobile or low end hardware such as PS1
and PS2 etc.
- Being self-organised with excellent project management skills preferably using SCRUM or Kanban.
- Very good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to take constructive feedback as well as give constructive feedback to internal and external staff.
- An excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Max, Modo or Maya.
- The ability to create clear and detailed briefs and provide feedback to other artists.
- Flexibility & the ability to learn new skills over time.
- Experience working with outsource studios, producing spec document
for design and production with the ability to make production processes
more efficient and scalable.
- UK- EU work visa will be required.
Desirable, but not essential skills: - Experience with Hansoft, SVN and Perforce
- Experience or a keen interest in architecture
- Experience working on a social or mobile game
- Experience working on a female orientated product
Your responsibilities will include: - Managing, designing and producing the in-house 3d environments on Avakin Life.
- Providing constructive feedback to outsourcers and the internal team.
- Helping manage the fixing of art bugs and pushing the quality of Avakin Life.
Company Benefits Include: An extremely competitive monthly bonus
scheme which puts 50% of the monthly incremental gain in revenue into
the bonus pot Flexible working subject to core-hours attendance (10-4pm)
Staff social outings Pension or Gym membership available Share options
available
Nottingham Workplace: Pleasant Nottingham
City Centre offices located in the Antenna Media centre which is within 5
minutes’ walk of high street shops, pubs, restaurants and public
amenities with great transport links.
Good night life and sports facilities including:
Nearby National Ice Arena, Water sports facility at Holme Pierrepont,
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and two Football Grounds – Notts County and
Nottingham Forest as well as great night life and music scene.
This
is a permanent position. Salary DOE+Benefits. An extremely competitive
quarterly bonus scheme which puts a percentage of profits into the staff
bonus pot. Applicants should send their CV and Covering Letter to
jobs@lockwood-publishing.com quoting reference EnvArtMar16 We do not
have the resource to reply to all candidates. Thank you for your
application if you take the time to apply and do not hear back from us.
If your CV and application meets our requirements we will be in touch
very soon. Many thanks for your interest