Lead Character Artist – AAA Games – Cheshire, UK – Hybrid/Remote UK

Our client is a major Games Developer with multiple studios in the UK. They’re focused on creating fun console games using a world-famous IP.

As a Lead Character Artist, you will be directly responsible for the project-specific throughput and quality of work delivered by the character art team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Shipped AAA titles in the role of Lead with Project experience throughout preproduction to delivery
• Keen interest in managerial skills, overseeing the work of other team members and mentoring and developing them.
• Authoritative and confident with Character Art direction
• Excellent artistic eye for quality and ability to ensure consistency in results.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills to manage relationships at all levels within the Company and externally
• Able to make decisions and manage under pressure while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving
• Excellent understanding and proficient use of ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter & Unreal Engine 4
• Development experience and understanding of the technical requirements and limitations of providing Character Art for use in an Unreal Engine 4 AAA Game.

BENEFICIAL:

• Strong traditional Art skills
• Working knowledge and developing expertise in Unreal Engine 5
• Experience implementing and maintaining development pipelines.
• Practical & Active interest in emerging Software and technologies related to meeting the required High Quality of Character Art
• Scripting capability for pipeline / tools efficiency
• Relevant degree or equivalent level qualification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creative and Technical Direction of a team of Character Artists
• Work closely with the Head of Characters and Art Director to ensure the creation and implementation of character art to project specific requirements.
• Conduct regular Art Reviews and liaise with External Partners to ensure approved content meets both Project and IP specific requirements.
• Work closely with Production in coordinating character art resources, schedules and priorities based on project needs.
• Organise and manage effectively by delegating work and monitoring output
• Ensure a high benchmark is set and retained by the team for Artistic results, Delivery of Milestones, Encouraging effective communication and a professional attitude
• Work closely with all departments in pipeline to ensure efficiency and quality of results that are optimised appropriately for intended platforms.
• Identify and enter relevant issues into JIRA, ensuring sufficient information is given.
• Provide feedback on tools and working with the programming department to ensure tools provided are as accessible and productive as possible

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifying and ensuring all employee relations matters for a team of Character Artist (including absence, performance, and conduct).
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures in liaison with Human Resources
• Ability to establish trust within an open team structure
• Able to provide structured critic to steer and reach the end goal
• Supporting the recruitment of new employees in conjunction with Human Resources
• Regularly reviewing employee performance through appraisals and 1-2-1’s to ensure performance targets and expected behaviours are delivered
• Identify and arrange any required on-the-job training and coaching
• Ensure sufficient documentation within the Character Artist discipline is maintained

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214413!