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Senior Scanning Artist

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Senior Scanning Artist

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Lighthouse Games seeks a Senior Scanning Artist with expertise in photogrammetry and real-time game engine assets. You'll capture, process, and optimize high-quality scans, mentor junior artists, and collaborate with various teams. Strong experience in 3D software and PBR workflows is essential.

Must have:

Scanning Techniques
Realtime Game Engines
3D Software
PBR Material Workflows

Good to have:

LIDAR & NeRF
Advanced Scanning
Architecture, Geology
AAA Game Titles

Perks:

Discretionary Bonus
Private Healthcare

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior Scanning Artist, you will play a crucial role in capturing and processing high-quality scans of real-world assets for our game development. Your expertise in photogrammetry and scanning techniques will drive the visual fidelity of our projects, ensuring every detail is meticulously captured for use in-game. You will collaborate closely with other artists, designers, and producers to build a library of intricate and authentic assets while mentoring junior artists in best practices.

Key Duties Include

Capturing, processing, and optimizing scans of real-world assets for use in-game
Working closely with Technical Artists to refine scanning pipelines and workflows
Assisting in the creation of documentation and standards for asset capture and processing
Mentoring junior scanning artists, sharing knowledge and techniques
Collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of assets
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest scanning technologies and methods

Requirements

Proven experience in utilizing scanning techniques for high-quality real-time art asset creation
Strong familiarity with realtime game engines and their asset requirements
Experience with 3D software such as Blender, 3DS Max, or similar
Solid understanding of PBR material workflows and creation
Ability to work with cameras, lenses, and lighting techniques to achieve optimal scan results
Proven capability to work independently and maintain organized workflows
A willingness to travel for asset capture when necessary

Desirable

Driving license & international travel passport
Knowledge of advanced scanning technologies such as LIDAR and NeRF
Interest in areas such as architecture, geology, or motorsport
Experience working on AAA game titles

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.