We’re working with a UK studio, based in the Midlands who are looking for a Senior Artist who loves creating stunning game environments and props.

As a Senior Artist, you’ll help to propel projects to the next artistic level and play an important role within the Art team, helping to set the artistic vision, leading by example, and helping to foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere.

Working remotely in the UK, you will be joining a collaborative studio team who work on co-dev projects and the studio's own IP as well. The studio’s dev team is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers that support one another in all aspects of development.

Initially, this is a 12-month fixed term contract with the option to be extended or become a permanent position after 12 months.

*** Please note this contract position is open to applicants who are based in the UK and hold the right to work in the UK ***
Your responsibilities…

• Assist and guide the Art team in crafting captivating 3D game assets, including both organic and hard-surface environments and props

• Collaborate with Head of Art and the Design team to establish and maintain a consistent, high-quality visual style across the game

• Guide the daily progress of the Art team and ensure adherence to project-specific processes for updates, feedback, and production

• Help find areas for improvement in art creation pipelines across projects

• Partner with the Production team to plan the 3D art requirements for projects, ensuring a clear vision and achievable goals

• Lead by example with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, nurturing the skills and artistic growth of your fellow Artists

• Participate in interviews, onboarding, mentorship programs, and performance reviews

• 3D asset creation pipeline, from modelling and texturing to materials

• Optimisation, technical, pipeline and efficiency tasks

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Experience with the art production pipeline for Unreal Engine content

• Previous experience in a senior 3D art role in games, creating quality, engaging assets

• Effective communication skills and a desire to collaborate

• Solid understanding of game art content creation, including modelling, texturing, material and lighting processes

• Fast and efficient 3D modelling skills along with proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, Photoshop, Substance, ZBrush

• A creative eye and care for art direction in your own work and that of colleagues

• Solid grasp of artistic fundamentals including composition, colour theory, form, structure, and lighting

• Effective time management and prioritisation, comfortable delegating

• Able to establish technical guidelines for asset creation

• A love of gaming and enjoy creating stunning visual experiences

Bonus points if you have...

• Shipped a title from a Senior position

• Strong 2D art skills, including concept art and paint-over creation

• Skills in adjacent areas like Niagara, Blueprint, Character Art, Animation, or Level Design

Perks and benefits include…

• Private healthcare

• Bonus scheme

• Extra time off over the festive period

• Team outings and events as well as summer and Christmas parties