3D Character Artists x 2

For this role you will need to be able to commute to Cambridge UK or happy to relocate to the area. There are no remote options for this role at the moment.

We're SKC Games Studio, an independent video game developer based in the UK. Our focus is on creating engaging, enlightening and informative story-driven RPGs that challenge players of all ages.

1956 Individuals is a business-to-business product born out of the interactive technology that we created as part of our video game project within SKC Games Studio. Essentially we create interactive, fully customisable characters that can be given knowledge to interact with and educate people across a diverse range of industries and settings.

We're blazing a trail for innovative Indie gaming.

Our mission is to revolutionise the gaming industry by delivering unparalleled entertainment that utilises cutting-edge technologies and immerses players in new and exciting environments and worlds. Our first franchise is a series of fictional role-playing games set in an overarching Metaverse with a non-fictional context, designed to provide both entertainment and thought-provoking content. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to player engagement, drawing on real-world detail to create a fictional world that feels personal and dynamic.

The business is well backed with a highly experienced founding/managing team.

Над чем работать?

• Название проекта(ов): 1956 Individuals
• На какой стадии проект(ы)? Build phase
• Жанры: Экшен, Ролевые, Шутер
• Платформы: PC, Console

Размер и структура команды?

14 people - reporting to Co Founders.

На какие задачи (обязанности)?

SKC Games is looking for Character 3D Artists who can create high-quality realistic characters for 1956 Individuals projects as well as an upcoming unannounced sci-fi game. The Character Artist ensures that the creative content of the project is delivered to the highest standards. In most cases, you collaborate closely with colleagues from other disciplines to ensure on-time and high-quality achievement of our milestone goals. The ideal candidate proactively seeks opportunities to elevate the look and feel of the project, embraces constructive feedback, and thrives in a highly collaborative and open environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team and make an impact early on.

You'll be doing this:

• Create high-quality realistic 3D characters that meet the art direction and technical criteria.

• Develop and communicate ideas and concepts in a visual manner.

• Show skill diversity by creating content with various approaches.

• Actively participate in R&D and problem-solving artistic solutions to technical problems.

Какого профессионала ищем?

What we are looking for:

• 2-5 years working in the industry.

• Great portfolio showcasing realistic character art.

• Good sense of human and animal anatomy and proportions.

• Confident sense of form and shape combined with demonstrable 3D sculpting experience.

• Great knowledge of texturing and material definition on humans and creatures.

• Strong knowledge in industry standard art authoring software.

• Knowledge of character animation setup and rigging.

• Experience working with game engines.

• Have passion for games and understand game dev processes.

Desired but not essential:

• Technical Animation Skills (Rigging, skinning, scripting).

• Worked in full production cycles on a shipped title.

• Concept Art Skills.

• Experience with Unity.

• Experience with JIRA.

Что для нас важно в человеке?

• Look at ways to improve workflow processes, pipelines and create documentations.

• Drive self-improvement plans and increase your creative potential.

• Have accountability for your own time management and meeting deadlines.

• Be the point of contact to character outsourcing partners.

• Be part of creating an open and positive culture

Почему у нас приятно работать?

You'll be working in an awesome culture! Being a founding member of the creative team you'll be able to directly influence the development of the game and benefit from working with the highly experienced founders in a great team atmosphere.

SKC Games Studio is ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 27001 Information Security certified. We are also Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Какие условия и бонусы?

We offer a highly competitive salary & benefits scheme, full details will be disclosed upon application.

We're primarily seeking someone who can be based onsite in order to maximise the interaction with the existing team and help shape and grow the culture of the business.