Junior 3D Character Artist - Climax Studios, UK
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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 in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour in the UK.
We are looking for a talented Junior 3D Character Artist with the ability to create full 3D characters and contribute to the team. Proven experience with working in a diverse range of styles and knowledge on delivering assets made for current gen’ technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To help conceive and effectively demonstrate creative and stylised artworks.
- Creating characters from the high poly sculpts through to textured low poly assets ready to be rigged.
- Receive and execute critique and feedback as well as iterate in a group.
- Follow and recreate established art styles.
- Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes.
- Deliver character assets on time and to a set standard.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A competent understanding of current generation character art production workflows.
- Comfortable working with industry standard software such as Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter and 3D-Coat.
- A portfolio with examples of well presented game ready characters with wireframes and textures.
- Are able to communicate effectively with technical artists and animators to help give characters life.
- Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills.
- An artistic education to at least graduate level.
- An interest in videogames.
- Demonstration of strong 2D and illustrations skills a plus.
BENEFITS
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary
- Attractive holiday packages
- Regular social events
- A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
- Ongoing training and development, with career progression
- Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
- Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops