Concept Artist - Weapons (UK-based 6 month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Climax Studios
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: Climax is seeking an experienced concept artist specializing in weapons to join their award-winning art team at their new Edinburgh studio. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of studio experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of drawing styles. This role involves creating concept art across various projects while collaborating with design and production teams. The position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity in a creative and inspiring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create concept art from stylized to photo-realistic.
- Collaborate with design and production teams.
- Multi-task across various projects.
- Demonstrate excellent illustration skills.
- Participate in various areas of game development.
Key Skills:
- Excellent understanding of form and function.
- Strong eye for composition, lighting, and color theory.
- Solid knowledge of Photoshop.
- Proven ability in working with grey/white box draw over development.
- Strong foundation in traditional drawing skills.
- Passion for video games and weapon design.
- Portfolio demonstrating a variety of drawing styles.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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 new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle. We are looking for an experienced concept artist with extensive weapons experience, who has at least two years studio experience to join our award winning art team.
Requirements
- Have an excellent understanding of form and function
- Has a great eye for composition, lighting and colour theory
- Work alongside the design and production teams
- Ability to multi-task across various projects and to create concept art from stylised to photo real
- Excellent illustration skills with the ability to create effective and coherent concept and sketch art.
- Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development
- Passion for video games and the creation of all manor of weapons, worlds, creatures and characters
- Solid knowledge of Photoshop
- Proven ability in working with grey/white box draw over development
- Portfolio that demonstrates an excellent eye for all things concept
- Strong understanding of all aspects of concept art
- Show a strong foundation in traditional drawing skills as well as have a proven track record of multiple drawing styles.
Benefits
- Excellent holiday package
- Regular social events
- A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
- Ongoing training and development, with career progression
- Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Dental Insurance
- Group Income Protection
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Eye-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
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