Senior Character Artist

Job Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As Senior Character Artist, working alongside the Lead Character Artist you will ensure the quality and believability of our games characters. As we aim to create memorable experiences for our players, we’re looking for someone with an eye for detail and a passion for bringing personality into their work. You will ensure quality by supporting and mentoring the character team, helping build a healthy culture where everyone can excel.

You won’t be alone in your role, you will benefit from close collaboration with other disciplines, working together to ensure that as a ‘team’ we support each other in all aspects of what we create. You will work with Technical Artists and graphics developers to ensure efficient pipelines and processes are in place that allow you and your team to achieve the highest quality product. You will be involved in all aspects of planning and budgeting.

The role will be fluid between “Hands On” and “Directing” others, you should feel comfortable with both aspects and have the experience to know when to “Do” and when to “Direct”. This flexibility allows or you to understand the challenges facing the team and better communicate these to other groups.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• An excellent portfolio with recent examples of Characters Art
• Strong understanding of anatomy, shape, form and composition and visual hierarchy
• Excellent Proficiency with 3D industry standard tools such as Maya, 3DSMax, Blender
• Excellent proficiency with surfacing tools such as Photoshop and substance painter
• Proven abilities in producing optimized 3D Characters for games

Desirable

• You have experience of working in Unreal Game Engine
• Experience in working with Meta human asset
• Experience in working with customizable character pipelines

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support