Senior Character Artist Lead

4 weeks ago


Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Character Artist Lead to join our talented Forza Horizon team at Playground Games in Leamington Spa.

As a premier first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and most of all, fun.

About the Job

The successful candidate will oversee the Character Art team, working closely with the Art Director and Art Manager to plan work and ensure our high-quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities include leading communications with technical departments, steering the team in creating clean and functional topology, high-quality materials, and optimising content for the game.

Requirements

  • A proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing character artists' skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of human anatomy and best practices for animation needs and engine requirements.
  • Experience with industry-standard software packages such as 3DSMax or Maya and Brush and Substance Painter.
  • A self-motivated team player with good communication skills.

What You Will Bring

  • Experience on shipped AAA game projects.
  • A portfolio demonstrating real-time character artwork to a very high standard.
  • A genuine passion for video games.

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