Overview

Rare is an Xbox Game Studio creating the kind of games the world doesn’t have. Our values – explorers, evolving, together – are fundamental to the games we make and how we make them. Rare offers rewarding and fulfilling careers for exceptional people, supporting you to learn and grow. Our studio is a welcoming campus in the heart of the Midlands, where the majority of our team work in a flexible hybrid work pattern.

Responsibilities

We're on the lookout for a 3D Marketing Artist to join our internal content team. This position is ideal for someone with a background in 3D art, a solid understanding of Unreal Engine, and a keen interest in lighting and composition. The successful candidate will work across Sea of Thieves and future Rare IP, producing high-quality artwork to promote and build our franchises through a variety of platforms and channels.

We’re big believers in high-quality artwork here at Rare and, since we’re developing our products as services, we aim for fast iteration using common methods. This means that we embrace modern development practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, team art reviews and agile methods.

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate with an enthusiastic team to produce marketing and promotional visuals for Rare IP.
Work together with colleagues at every level to meet creative objectives and goals.
Invest time in self-improvement to enhance your art skills and project knowledge.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Unreal Engine (UE4) knowledge is essential – portfolio must demonstrate this.
Knowledge of UE4 Blueprint system.
Strong character posing and scene composition skills are essential.
Proficiency in 3D software, e.g. Maya, Max.
Experience of using Photoshop.
A strong artistic eye for detail, colour, value, tone, silhouette and lighting.
Self-motivation, excellent communication skills and a positive team-player attitude.
A passion for keeping up to date with current as well as future techniques.
You must be legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK for this position. (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Relocation expenses are not provided as part of this role - please be aware that this role will be based at Rare Studio, Twycross, Leicestershire, CV9 3QN and the successful applicant will be required to work on-site to get the best out of their 12-month internship.

Please note, you don't need to have experience in video game art or be studying it specifically. Also, you don't need any formal diplomas or degrees to apply. We value your skills and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qaulifications

Strong traditional art skills.
A love for stylised visuals.
Personal artwork interests outside of any prescribed to you in any formal setting (e.g., personal portfolio, online competitions, independent game projects).
Creative activities (e.g., interest in art principles, photography, creative writing, game art).

How to Apply

Please include a copy of your CV with a cover letter and portfolio. We realise that your portfolio may be a work in progress and that’s fine, it’s your potential that will catch our eye. Here are some things you can do to help your portfolio stand out:

Include things you are genuinely proud of – this is your chance to show off so please make the content easily accessible.
Demonstrates why you want to work for our team at Rare. We’re a creative lot so it doesn’t have to be a letter, it could be a video, comic, or even a game!

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.