Environment Artist

6 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time
About the Role

Climax Studios, a leading creative force in independent games development, is seeking an experienced and multi-talented Environment Artist to join our team. As a key member of our creative team, you will be responsible for conceiving, creating, and contributing to the development of innovative experiences through artistic visuals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of an entire level, guiding it from conception to a high-quality, beta-ready finish.
  • Collaborate with the team to conceptualize and visualize environments using 2D and 3D techniques.
  • Develop and effectively demonstrate creative and stylized artworks that meet the team's vision.
  • Critique and iterate on designs in a collaborative group setting.
  • Recreate established art styles with precision and attention to detail.
  • Optimize props and LODs to ensure seamless performance.
  • Demonstrate expertise in platform technology, asset discipline, and pipeline processes.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of industry experience in a similar role.
  • Experience creating realistic-style props and environments.
  • Creative and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic.
  • Strong and versatile modeling skills.
  • Proficiency in Maya.
  • Extensive experience with Unreal 4/5.
  • Experience with Substance.
  • Experience with ZBrush.
  • Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • An artistic education to at least graduate level.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing realistic modeling and environment examples.
Desirable Skills
  • Technical prowess with real-time shader creation.
  • Excellent environment lighting skills.
  • A keen eye for scene composition.
  • Experience with Unity.
  • Success in iterative development and rapid game play prototyping.
  • Console development experience.
  • Illustrative/concept skills.
What We Offer
  • Excellent holiday package.
  • Regular social events.
  • Fresh fruit and snacks.
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression opportunities.
  • Discount card for shopping centre stores.
  • Great seafront location, with easy access to public transportation.
  • 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 dog to work We're a dog-friendly studio.
  • Bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily.
  • In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
  • Regular socials, including project wrap parties, team and studio events, and charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite


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