ForthStar is a unique games company based in Manchester, UK, on a mission to make big free-to-play hits. Established in 2023 by Playdemic Founders, Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, and a team of exceptionally talented industry veterans, ForthStar's core belief is that the best games are made by highly accomplished teams with freedom for creative innovation.

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ForthStar is looking for a passionate 3D Artist to create high-quality 3D content like environments and props to ensure an engaging gameplay experience. Responsibilities include innovating to enhance game visuals, collaborating with designers and developers, sketching concept designs, building 3D models, adding lighting and shading effects, integrating special effects, implementing and optimizing graphics in Unity for mobile, and researching references to produce game assets. The role requires collaboration, constructive feedback, meeting deadlines, and ensuring visual consistency. Whether you're an emerging talent or experienced, if passionate about creating engaging games, they encourage you to apply.

About usForthStar is a unique games company based in Manchester, UK, on a mission to make big free-to-play hits. Established in 2023 by Playdemic Founders, Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, and a team of exceptionally talented industry veterans, ForthStar's core belief is that the best games are made by highly accomplished teams with freedom for creative innovation. Our mission is clear: to make great games that millions of people love to play every day for years. We take pride in our commitment to building exceptional, mass-appeal games with highly engaging core mechanics that captivate our players and become essential daily entertainment.We believe in excellence and&nbsp;creative thinking and have a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and the continuous pursuit of better. We support each other to make ForthStar not just a workplace, but an inspirational space&nbsp;for creativity and professional growth. We are driven by our commitment to the service of our players and to each other. About the role We are looking for a passionate 3D Artist to join our dynamic, highly accomplished team. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for creating and developing high-quality 3D content, including&nbsp;environments, props and other visual elements to ensure a highly captivating gameplay experience.&nbsp;You should&nbsp;possess a versatile skill set with proficiency across various art disciplines, enabling you to&nbsp;impact multiple aspects of visual development. Your ability to&nbsp;adapt and solve problems creatively is essential.Working within directional guidelines,&nbsp;you will need to quickly understand and translate requirements into&nbsp;stunning game assets that elevate&nbsp;gameplay. Our collaborative, fast-paced work environment requires a willingness to offer&nbsp;and accept constructive feedback and to revisit and iterate on your work as needed. You&nbsp;must be committed to meeting production deadlines while&nbsp;ensuring excellence and visual consistency in your work.&nbsp; Whether you're an emerging talent with fresh ideas or an experienced 3D Artist, passionate about creating highly engaging&nbsp;games that become essential daily entertainment, we'd love to hear from you!&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul> <li>Innovate to enhance game visuals and keep the visual style consistent across all assets. </li> <li>Collaborate with designers and developers to define the style and feel of the game.</li> <li>Sketch concept designs and key elements of the visual style.</li> <li>Build 3D models of assets within the technical constraints of the game engine.</li> <li>Add lighting and shading effects to all elements.</li> <li>Integrate special effects into textures, scenes and events.</li> <li>Implement and optimise graphics in Unity for mobile.</li> <li>Research references and resources to produce game assets.</li> </ul>Essential skills&nbsp; <ul> <li>Strong portfolio showcasing diverse art styles and techniques.</li> <li>Expertise with industry-standard software, such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, and Substance Painter (3DS Max is preferred). </li> <li>Ability to quickly create prototypes.</li> <li>Expertise in modelling, texturing, and material skills for creating environments, characters and props.&nbsp;</li> <li>Capable of high-poly 3D sculpting and low-poly optimised modelling for mobile projects. </li> <li>Solid understanding of lighting principles and perspectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of shader development, lighting and rendering in Unity is preferred.</li> <li>Self-motivated and proactive in giving and receiving feedback.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Strong collaboration and&nbsp;communication skills.</li> <li> Outstanding artistic skills and attention to detail. </li> </ul>Desirable skills&nbsp; <ul> <li>Passion for games and a deep understanding of what makes them fun and highly engaging.</li> <li>Proficiency with Unity.</li> <li>Experience in mobile game development.</li> <li>Experience working on competitive, PvP games.</li> <li>Ability to rig characters, produce and implement animation.</li> <li>2D concept art skills.</li> </ul><ul> </ul> Recruitment Process We are committed to hiring only the most talented individuals to fulfil our mission: to make great games that millions of people love to play every day for years.&nbsp;We conduct a fair and objective screening and interview process for all candidates.&nbsp;Our hiring decisions are based on how well each person's skills, experience and traits align with&nbsp;the job&nbsp;requirements and values of ForthStar.&nbsp; Diversity As&nbsp;an equal opportunities employer, we are dedicated&nbsp;to building a diverse and inclusive team.&nbsp;We believe that our company should reflect the diversity of our audiences and the wider society we engage with.

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