Senior Character Artist

Unit 2 Games

Unit 2 Games is an indie developer founded by passionate and highly-driven industry specialists. Our 40+ studio is located in Leamington Spa, UK. We are proud to have been awarded GI.biz ‘Best Places to Work Award’ 2020 and 2021 consecutively.

So who are we? We are excited to have released Crayta - an original, accessible, and collaborative game-making ecosystem. Our goal is to iterate, improve and grow this game as a service for years to come.

We are looking for a Senior Character Artist who is after an exciting new creative challenge. An artist who can make concept art come to life and create aspirational, inspiring characters for an exceptional new project.

Responsibilities

• Model and texture high quality character models.
• Translate and develop concept art into further characterisations
• Prototype our character style to effectively achieve the visual goals to the quality required.
• Work with the team to create a pipeline from asset creation to game.
• Collaborate with the Programming & Art team to find technical solutions for in game character customisation.
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with all members of the team and studio, regardless of discipline or seniority.
• Understand the audience and core goals and game ethos.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience making character art for games.
• Proven experience implementing game characters.
• Highly proficient in the use of job relevant software e.g. ZBrush, Maya and Photoshop.
• A strong portfolio of character work.
• Excellence in sculpting, modelling, texturing, surfacing, rigging, skinning and lighting to the defined quality and specifications.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of anatomy, excellent organic modelling skills and model deformation.
• Strong texturing ability and understanding of materials.

Desirable

• UE4 experience.
• Substance Designer/Painter experience.
• Experience with Face FX or similar.

In terms of formal qualifications, it is agreed that levels of attainment should not be set. At Unit 2 Games Ltd we adopt an approach that relevant higher qualifications are ‘preferred’ as opposed to ‘required’. Respective artistic skills are paramount and to be considered for this role demonstrable and relevant skills and ability will be expected and sought.

In terms of formal qualifications, it is agreed that levels of attainment should not be set. At Unit 2 Games Ltd we adopt an approach that relevant higher qualifications are ‘preferred’ as opposed to ‘required’. Respective artistic skills are paramount and to be considered for this role demonstrable and relevant skills and ability will be expected and sought.

Salary & Benefits

We strive to offer highly competitive salaries which are negotiable and dependant on experience, as well as a generous package of benefits, relocation assistance and a strong emphasis on a stable work/life balance. Our staff also benefit from a free fully stocked studio kitchen, regular social activities, a fantastic onsite games room, digital allowance and gym membership, as well as other various company medical and insurance benefits to name a few!

Company Ethos

Here is our list of company goals, they help us focus on what’s important to us when it comes to making decisions:

• Create great games (measured by player enjoyment)
• Act ethically
• Make a positive difference
• Put people first (e.g. people over process)
• Communicate honestly and openly
• Empower and support one another and our players
• Have fun!

To apply please email Careers [at] Unit2Games.com. Please note, you must have the right to work within the UK for us to be able to move forwards with your application.