Concept Artist - Weapons (UK-based 6 month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Climax Studios
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Climax Studios is seeking an experienced concept artist specializing in weapon design to join their award-winning art team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of studio experience and a strong portfolio showcasing their skills in creating concept art across various styles. This role offers a creative and collaborative environment in the heart of Holborn, London, with opportunities for ongoing training and development. The position is permanent and full-time, focusing on game development within a supportive and social workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create concept art from stylized to photo-realistic styles.
- Collaborate with design and production teams.
- Multi-task across various projects.
- Demonstrate excellent illustration skills and a strong understanding of form, function, composition, lighting, and color theory.
- Participate in various areas of game development.
- Showcase a strong foundation in traditional drawing skills and multiple drawing styles.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in concept art, particularly weapons.
- Proficiency in Photoshop.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating concept art skills.
- Self-motivated with a passion for video games.
- Ability to work with grey/white box draw over development.
- Excellent eye for composition and color theory.
- Strong traditional drawing skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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 the city in Holborn. 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
- Regular social events
- Pension
- Fresh fruit and snacks
- 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
- 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
- Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
- Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
- Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
- 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, London
- Area of Work: Game Development
- Service: Create
- Service Type: Art
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
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