Outsource Manager (Character Art)

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work in the heart of Edinburgh, overlooking the beautiful castle.

We are seeking a talented, fully onsite Outsource Manager to join our character art team. Our ideal candidate will have strong art direction and leadership skills to be able to manage and provide detailed feedback to external art teams. They must also be an AAA experienced artist with solid modelling and excellent character art skills

Requirements

• Someone who is self-motivated, friendly, gregarious with attention to detail and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience.
• Excellent at managing deadlines & budgets, with excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong character, weapon, and environment modelling skills
• Experience using Maya
• Experience using Unreal 4 and Unity
• Experience using Substance
• Experience using ZBrush Extremely quality oriented

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the  art teams, sharing feedback and keeping things running smoothly between internal and external teams.
• Create clear documentation, references, and examples to help external teams understand art requirements and workflows.
• Review incoming art assets, give constructive feedback, and make sure everything meets our quality standards before approval.
• Be able to create high quality models, environments if required.
• Implement approved assets into the game engine and make any necessary tweaks to ensure everything is polished and game ready.
• To coordinate with the art team leads to schedule and track incoming assets.

Benefits

• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
  

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent/ Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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