Our client is seeking a talented and passionate individual who has experience working in a studio environment and enjoys experimenting. As an Expert Technical Artist, you will be responsible for creating materials/shaders, levels, and assets for live games and prototyping projects.  

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If you're passionate about gaming and want to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of online gaming, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company that's at the forefront of the industry.

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As an Expert Technical Artist, you will be reporting to the Head of Rapid Prototyping Development. The role is open to remote or hybrid working arrangements.

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The Company:

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Our client is an award-winning online game developer and publisher that is widely recognized for their innovative and engaging games. They are a leader in the free-to-play MMO market and offer authentic gaming experiences and services across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

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Key Responsibilities:

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The ideal candidate will bring an artistic mindset and attention to detail to support their projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to innovative gaming projects.

• Design and develop materials/shaders for various tasks
• Provide assistance with the design of game levels
• Improve the visual performance of games by optimizing graphics
• Create and execute workflows and pipelines for producing game content.
• Create 3D models when needed
• Develop and manage technical documentation
• Collaborate with team members by sharing your knowledge of Unreal Engine while also learning from others

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in working with Unreal Engine as a Technical Artist
• Expertise in graphics performance optimization in Unreal Engine
• Advanced understanding of Unreal materials or HLSL
• Preferable knowledge of Maya / Blender and 3D packages
• Good knowledge of UE blueprints
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken

Bonus Skills

• Experience with visual effects
• Unreal Engine C++ or Python skills
• Good knowledge of UE Animations
• Experience with the Houdini engine
• Passion for making games

‍The Company:

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Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.

As a result of continued growth, they currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active Lead Technical Artist to join their busy studio.

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To be successful in this role, you will be a team player with exceptional attention to detail whilst delivering excellent customer service to those within the studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with level designers, level artists and engineers to bring 3D art into the engine within UE4’s toolsets, pipelines and best practices
• Provide hands-on support to level artists and engineers in regard to asset performance and validation within the game
• Spearhead and proactively share the knowledge with level artists and engineers in the use of the 3D art pipeline within UE4
• Review outsourcing deliveries and identify opportunities for improvements on the pipelines between internal teams and externals
• Provide and review shaders within UE4 to secure visual quality and performance
• Keep updated to the latest trends within UE4 to secure the 3D art pipeline with an eye towards usability and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers and testers to diagnose and resolve challenging technical issues in the 3D art to secure performance and stability of the game

Key Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong Technical Background on the Art Production Process and Workflows
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya/3D Studio Max, and other related software
• Able to find the balance between visual quality and real-time rendering performance
• An eye for what looks natural/believable
• Able to keep content relevant to the current projects’ art style and work within those limitations
• Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
• Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
• High level of attention to detail
• Methodical approach to work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
• Excellent proficiency in English

Perks of Working with Our Client:

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Sports Membership reimbursement
• Company Events
• Remote office set-up support
• Paid Blood Donation days
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Generous Referral Scheme
• Flexible Hours

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With a passion to create and develop VFX effects, our client is seeking a VFX Artist with 3 years of experience to work on their exciting projects! They are carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry; want to join them on the journey?

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The Company:

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Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.

Key Responsibilities

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Delivering a first-class experience, taking initiative, and maintaining passion for high quality work, is required for this rewarding yet often demanding role.

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On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Creation and development of VFX effects, especially particle systems for their games
• Ensure that the VFX effects are performant and supporting the desired visual style of their titles
• Ensure that VFX supports and highlights gameplay in the best possible way
• Supporting the art team with feedback on visuals and performance, especially when it comes to achieving highly appealing effects
• Reporting directly to the Associate Lead VFX Artist
• Anticipating, identifying and articulating problem areas and developing preventative solutions

Knowledge,Skills and Experience

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in VFX, especially with game VFX
• Must have shipped a minimum of 1-2 titles (for PC and Consoles) as a VFX artist
• Experience with Unreal Engine Niagara, Autodesk Maya/3D Studio Max, and other related software
• Able to find the balance between visual quality and real-time rendering performance
• An eye for what looks natural/believable
• Able to keep content relevant to the current projects art style and work within those limitations
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging
• Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
• Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
• High level of attention to detail
• Methodical approach to work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
• Excellent proficiency in English

 What Our Client Offers

• Attractive remuneration, holidays and social events. Their environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. They care about the wellbeing of employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
• Flexibility with core hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Annual discretionary studio bonus
• Free games  and merchandise
• Wrap parties for game releases
• Remote/Homeworking  with flexible working schedules, a fun environment, and a relaxing culture, including the opportunity to work with the leading technology and creative minds in the world.
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever

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