Lead Artist

2 weeks ago


Farnham Surrey, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a talented Lead Artist to join our studio. Reporting to the Art Director, you’ll take on the management of the internal art team at our company as well as leading and inspiring on the art requirements and standards for our multiple projects in development. As well as leading on art across our games you’ll also still have time to create assets and contribute to what we have in development; it’s not just a lead & management role. In this role you’ll be working with the Art, Code, Design and Animation teams to contribute ideas and work together to cohesively make our game shine in all aspects. You’ll be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and inspirational leader who can bring people together to make an excellent game. Developing, supporting and mentoring those in your team will also be a major part of the role to ensure the art team is happy, motivated, improving and working well with the rest of the studio. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, solid work ethic and a positive, friendly attitude.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Management of the internal team of artists including; regular 1:1s, development plans, mentorship and hiring. Being a Leader of the art team to develop them, support them and drive them to be as amazing as possible at what they do.
  • Working with the Art Director to be another representative and champion of the art direction, quality and standards for our games.
  • Working with the Production team to plan the art requirements of our games so that we have a realistic view of what’s required from art and a plan to deliver it across the game’s development.
  • Working with the Production team to plan the milestones and sprints for all our artists across our games so that everyone always knows what they’re working on.
  • Working across the development team (code, design and animation) to deliver the best cohesive experience and ensure all art developed works amazingly with all other aspects of the game.
  • Working with the Art Director and Production team to plan any outsourcing / external development and involved in the documentation, review and feedback process with external companies.
  • Developing further the pipelines and processes for art creation across the studio to ensure efficient development is possible and manageable.
  • Organising asset tracking and asset management to ensure we have a view on what has been completed, what is the status and what is left to do.
  • Asset creation from modelling to texturing to materials.
  • Possibly level creation and layout in conjunction with the design team.
  • Optimisation, technical, pipeline and efficiency tasks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:

  • A drive to manage and organise a group of very talented artists and work with the Art Director on leading with the art for our games.
  • A team player who is passionate about working with design to make the best game in terms of art and gameplay.
  • A passion to develop, mentor and support others.
  • Fast and efficient 3D modeller.
  • A creative eye and care for art direction in your own work and the work of your team.
  • Knowledge of major 3D software packages.
  • Experience with Unity or other recognised game engines.
  • Able to communicate effectively with fellow artists, designers and programmers.
  • Establish technical guidelines for the creation of assets.
  • Real passion for making game art.
  • Previous experience in managing a top tier industry art team.
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