Junior Environment Artist (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract) at Climax Studios – United Kingdom

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 multi-talented UK based Junior Environment Artist with the ability to conceive, create and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals. Proven experience in generating realistic textures and props, technical expertise with current gen’ technology and / or illustration skills are certainly of benefit.

Responsibilities

Create optimized props, collision and LOD's to aid performanceCreate AAA PBR materials and textures using SubstanceCritique and iterate in a groupFollow and recreate established art stylesReliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

Requirements

Solid experience creating realistic style props, substance material and texture creationCreative and self motivatedStrong and versatile modelling skillsExperience using MayaExperience using SubstanceExperience using BlenderExtremely quality orientedSome experience setting up LOD'sStrong verbal, written and visual communication skillsAn artistic education to at least graduate levelStrong folio including examples of realistic modelling and environment

Beneficial

Environment landscape creation and set dressingFoliage model and texture creationTechnical Prowess with real-time shader creationGood Environment lighting skillsA keen eye for scene compositionSuccessfully worked with iterative development and rapid game play prototypingConsole development experienceIllustrative / concept skills

Benefits

Benefits

Excellent holiday packageRegular social eventsA friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environmentOngoing training and development, with career progressionGroup Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPAGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Dental InsuranceGroup Income ProtectionCompany Pension SchemeCycle To Work SchemeEye-Care Vouchers

Perks

In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great 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