The games development company that we are working with are looking for a talented hands-on Lead Games Artist to work across a portfolio of live games and lead the artwork on new development projects. The Lead Games Artist will be responsible for the overall look of a game, devising the games visual style and directing the production of all visual material throughout a games development.

Requirements:

• Managing the team of artists and animators across the studio, inspiring them to produce their best work.
• Unifying art style and overall design within a product team.
• Leading and directing the visual style of the game for their product team.
• Responsible for accurate art estimates during the pre-production phase.
• Ensuring that all deliverables are met on time, to high standard and to budget.
• Collaborating closely with a product team including game designers, producers and developers.
• Have a passion for games and a good understanding of what makes a game visually appealing and fun to play.

The skills you hold:

You’re a very creative person with a passion for games. Your other skills include:

• Extensive experience in a senior art role for mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
• Great skills in 2D illustration, animation and user interface design.
• Ability to work in multiple varied art styles and adapt style for the target audience.
• A proven track record of creating appealing characters and environments.
• Excellent skills in the use of Adobe CS package.
• Experience with game engines, in particular Unity 3D.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Creating repeatable processes to improve efficiency.
• You must be able to present an extensive portfolio of work.
• A very good eye for detail.
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in a leadership position
• Experience of working in an agile project environment.

Other desirable skills:

• The ability to optimise art and graphics within Unity to help game performance.
• Experience working with established brands and IPs
• Knowledge of ZBrush or Mudbox is advantageous.
• Experience in modelling and texturing environments using Maya / 3DS Max.

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