Vehicle Artist

**Playground Games are looking to recruit a highly talented and passionate Vehicle Artist to join our Forza Horizon team on a contract basis.**:
**ABOUT US**:

- 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. We are looking to expand our diverse team as we continue driving forward our BAFTA award-winning Forza Horizon franchise.

**About the Role**:
You'll be supporting the team in bringing new vehicles to Forza Horizon. You’ll have a portfolio focused on quality 3D vehicle work demonstrating a keen eye for detail.

This role is based in our state-of-the-art studio in Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model in place. Relocation assistance is available if required.

**What You’ll do**:

- Working as part of a team supporting vehicle content for Forza Horizon.
- Deliver work on time to an exceptional standard that is aligned to the artistic vision.
- Identify emerging risks and issues to raise with your Lead/Principal.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Understanding of hard surface modelling, vehicle scale, form, and proportions.
- Solid understanding of modern PBR techniques and methodologies.
- Experience using 3Ds Max or similar 3D packages.
- Excellent 2D texturing skills using Adobe Photoshop and Substance Designer.
- A methodical approach to work and quality.

**DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- Possess a 1st Class or 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant artistic degree or relevant experience from a similar industry.
- An up-to-date knowledge of the games industry and wider artistic industry developments.
- A professional work ethic and attitude.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- A passion for vehicles, games and motorsport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.

At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work.