Lead Artist
5 days ago
Job Title: Lead Artist - Visual Director
Company: World Makers
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid role, 2 days/week onsite)
Job SummaryWe are seeking a talented Lead Artist to join our team at World Makers, a dynamic video game startup dedicated to creating immersive and innovative multiplayer gaming experiences. As the Lead Artist, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the visual direction of our games, working closely with the art, design, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive, compelling, and aligned visual aspects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain the overall artistic vision and style for our games.
- Lead and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
- Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure visual consistency across all game elements.
- Create and oversee the production of high-quality assets, including characters, environments, and visual effects.
- Ensure that all visual content adheres to performance and technical constraints.
- Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into the art production pipeline.
- Advocate for and implement innovative artistic techniques and tools to enhance the visual quality of our games.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in game art development.
- Proven experience in a lead or senior artist role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Expertise in 2D and 3D art, including modelling, texturing, and animation.
- Proficiency with industry-standard software, such as Maya, Blender, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
- Strong understanding of game engines, particularly Unreal Engine.
- The willingness and ability to be a hands-on member of the art team.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards tackling artistic challenges.
- A deep passion for video games and a strong sense of visual storytelling.
- Experience in developing art for multiplayer or networked games.
- Knowledge of technical art, including shader development and optimisation.
- Experience with console game development.
- Strong understanding of art direction in different game genres.
- A degree in Art, Animation, Game Design, or a related field.
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