Lead Artist – Netherlands – £Neg + VISA + Relocation – VR Games

Location: Netherlands

Salary: £Neg

Job Type: Permanent

Projects: VR Games

This studio in the heart of Amsterdam are pioneering the gaming industry and are looking for a Lead Artist to join and lead a fantastic team on many exciting projects.

As the Lead Artist you will lead an art team in the development of all aspects of a game’s visual design, including 2D and 3D assets, environments, characters, animation and UI.

You will create briefings, mood boards, paint-overs, does regular art reviews and creates assets where necessary.

REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Define the art style of a given title with input from the Art Director and other project stakeholders;
• Ensure that all assets created by the art team are conform to the style and technical guidelines of the title;
• Provide regular reviews and feedback with clear and consistent direction to the art team;
• Drive the team to meet project deadlines and milestones;
• Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures;
• Demonstrate a high level of creativity and originality in treatment of licensed- and original IP.
• Games industry experience
• Multiple shipped game titles as a Lead- or Senior/Supervisor Artist;
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current processes and techniques, including 3D modeling, animation, shaders, lighting and composition;
• An excellent understanding of the basic graphic design principles including: concept design, graphic design, animation, environment design, character design, texturing,Lighting

NICE TO HAVES:

• Experience with VR technology;
• Experience with creating content for a multitude of devices (phones, tablets, pc’s, consoles);
• Strong illustration and painting skills;
• Knowledge of Unity and/or UnrealEngine4 game engines

Is this you? Then please send a portfolio demonstrating your skills with a CV or call Claire on +44 (0) 1206 214413

The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer.  Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

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