SCI was born out of passion for video games and boxing, with the ambition to create an authentic and exciting boxing game that does justice to the sport we love. What started as a fun prototype has grown into ‘Undisputed’, the first major boxing video game in over a decade.
SCI is a welcoming place for expression and open communication, where everyone has a voice. We’re a diverse bunch, consisting of people with decades of games industry experience, graduates and talented individuals who come from other industries. We all bring knowledge and learn from each other.
Together we are driven by ambition to bring the world of boxing into a video game like never before.
Supporting the Head of Art the Lead Character Artist is responsible for delivering all character-based art work. This encompasses RnD, technical investigation, evaluation, establishing workflows and processes and delivery of content at scale during the full production cycle.
They are responsible for defining the overall quality of characters, pushing the levels of fidelity so it’s indicative of industry leading quality and constantly exploring new methodology to push next gen boundaries.
Ensures all character work is planned effectively, clearly communicated and includes strategic planning for efficiencies and cross discipline dependencies like rigging, animation and cinematics.
Will have a good degree of experience with managing teams and having direct line reports. Will hold regular 1:1’s with artists to mentor, coach and develop their skills for them to succeed in their role and future career ambitions.
Alongside the Head of Art, the Lead Character Artist will communicate updates for their specific craft. Presents with confidence, gravitas and persuasion within the team and wider organisation.
Alongside the Head of Art, they can effectively define and articulate the art vision goals and pillars for the project in a way that is clearly understandable to different audiences.
Will work closely with external development teams to instruct and review work deliverables.
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Steel City Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse team and welcome all applications, considering them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex or sexual orientation.
If you’re excited about this role and believe you would add value to our team, but don’t meet every single requirement, we would still like to hear from you – please let us know about the value you would bring in your application.
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Based in Sheffield, UK Steel City Interactive (SCI) is the ambitious, indie developer of ‘Undisputed’ – the ground-breaking, innovative boxing game due for release on PC and consoles. Our dynamic team, that’s already punching well above its weight, aims to make ‘Undisputed’ the most authentic boxing game to date. We’ve signed an electrifying roster of former and current champions – men and women – including Muhammad Ali, Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, Katie Taylor and Claressa Shields as well as governing bodies, referees and others across the boxing world. We’re a growing team that offers a creative environment where everyone has a voice.
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