Junior Character Artist

Climax Studios, established over 30 years ago, is an award-winning studio based in Liverpool. They are seeking an onsite Junior Character Artist with at least two years of experience. The role involves conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to create beautifully crafted characters, utilising experience to tell stories through art. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong fundamentals and a passion for their craft.

Must Have

• Solid topology
• UVs
• Texturing
• Deep understanding of Maya
• Deep understanding of Zbrush
• Proven foundation in Photoshop
• Experience with Substance Painter
• Experience with facial blendshapes
• Experience with wrinkle maps
• Hair authoring experience (strand based and hair cards)
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• MetaHuman knowledge
• Ability to showcase hard surface work

Good to Have

• Good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5
• Experience using Marvelous Designer
• Experience with scan development pipelines

Perks & Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• Friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers
• Dog-friendly studio
• Bean to cup coffee machine
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks daily
• Breakfast and some not so healthy snacks
• In-house clubs and socials (board games, tennis, football, D&D)
• Regular Socials (Project Wrap Parties, team/studio events, Christmas/Summer parties, charity fundraising)

Description

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock overlooking the Harbour.

We are seeking an onsite Junior Character Artist. You will be able to provide us with examples of beautifully constructed characters, clean geometry, texture and material work. You will have at least two years experience as a Character artist. As part of our Character Art team, you will be asked to utilise your wealth of experience in conceptualising, modelling, and texturing to tell stories through beautifully crafted characters.

Requirements

• Be able to showcase some creative flare as well as displaying core fundamentals such as solid topology, UV's and texturing
• A deep understanding and knowledge in Maya and Zbrush plus a proven foundation in Photoshop
• You should be able to display a folio with a wide range of examples demonstrating flexibility and a good eye for form, shape, composition and fun - we love nothing more than to see someone who loves their craft and enjoys what they do
• A good working knowledge of Unreal 4/5 as well as experience using Marvelous Designer and/or scan development pipelines is beneficial.
• Experience with Substance Painter.
• Experience with facial blendshapes and wrinkle maps
• Hair authoring experience - full strand based and hair cards
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• MetaHuman knowledge
• Examples of hard surface work
• Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio, it’s very difficult for us to assess your art abilities if you don’t supply us with any

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

• 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

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, On Site

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