Lead Environment Artist

Lead Environment Artist | Remote | Award Winning Game Studio | Up to £65k DOE
 
Would you like to work for one of the best UK gaming studios? Would you be interested in working with a company that is committed to pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating innovative and creative games that challenge the status quo? This could be the position you have been searching for.
 
Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Environment Artist to join a dynamic and innovative team! You will be responsible for creating stunning, immersive environments that captivate players and bring their game world to life.
 
Your Responsibilities:

• Build the environment art style of the product in close partnership with the Art Director.
• Oversee a group of environment artists, providing guidance and assuring their growth as professionals.
• Provide top-notch environment art while controlling the effort and schedule of the team.
• Be responsible for the caliber of the artwork you generate.
• Project and coordinate projects, and contribute to the hiring strategy used by the art team.
• File and transmit technical requirements and visual guidelines to support the creative direction.
• Create level layouts that are efficient and exciting by working with design.
• Assist with tech art and program design to make sure the tools and pipelines are efficient and able to provide the desired results.
• Teach juniors how to use the game engine of their choice and oversee level optimization, bug distribution, and bug solutions.

Lead Environment Artist Requirements: 

• Possessing coaching, mentoring, or leading experience in the environment of art craft.
• Exceptional high-end environment art portfolio (no props).
• Outstanding familiarity with the principles of art and how they apply to digital media.
• Being able to distinguish between realistic and stylised visual aspects.
• Complete knowledge of a contemporary art production chain.
• Knowledge of the technological limitations of games and how to work around them.
• Capable at managing time and keeping tabs on progress, and at ease leading both individual and group review sessions.
• Capacity to switch between line management and asset production.
• Ability to advise and teach younger artists to advance their careers.
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills.

 
Benefits 

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Bonus Program
• Monthly Electricity Allowance
• Gym Membership
• Private Health Care
• Generous Contributions to Pensions
• Life Insurance
• Free Cycles Repair
• Income Security
• Dental Insurance
• Complimentary drinks and fruit
• Sponsored Canteen

 
 
This Lead Environment Artist vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd. Langham Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg 11525223).   
 
Keywords – Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Adobe, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Jira, Trello, Unity, Unreal Engine