Technical 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 in the heart of Edinburgh, overlooking the beautiful castle.

We are looking for a Technical artist with the ability to integrate and contribute to the team creating innovative experiences. Supporting the team with in depth shader and post process knowledge. Proven experience in Unreal 5, technical expertise with Maya are certainly of benefit.

Requirements

Troubleshooting art pipeline and providing solutionsOptimisation suggestions for all aspects of art within a gameCreate and optimise material shaders and blueprintsWork closely with the code and art teamsCritique and iterate in a groupFollow and recreate established art stylesReliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

Requirements

Experience creating and optimizing shadersCreative and self motivatedStrong and versatile VFX skillsExperience in Unreal 4Experience using MayaExtremely quality orientedBlueprint experienceStrong verbal, written and visual communication skillsAn artistic education to at least graduate levelStrong folio including examples of shader work

Beneficial

Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid game play prototypingConsole development experienceLighting skillHoudini knowledge

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

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite