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Experienced Character Artist - Onsite

Two simple questions:

• Do you love creating gorgeous art?
• Do you have the ambition, drive, and enthusiasm to develop AAA games for an unannounced world class IP?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, read on my friend!

Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games, and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!

And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!

Experienced Character Artist role:

The Experienced Character Artist is a new role dedicated to working on Rebellion games and with trusted industry partners on genre-defining IP.

This role will be committed to helping create high quality character models in their entirety whilst respecting as closely as possible the concept art. You will also create additional character assets and other props for the game.

As part of the Rebellion North art team, you will play a key role in ensuring the artistic quality of games. Your focus will be on the execution of your work and how this will influence and improve the project.

This role would suit someone with knowledge of 3D software such as Max Maya and blender as is able to translate concept and reference artwork into high quality character models.

The Art team at Rebellion North deliver multiple high-end projects with a focus on bringing our games characters to life with high quality character assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce high quality character models in their entirety respecting as closely as possible the concept art.
• Read game design documentation to become familiar with character list and understand their actions and psychological aspects in order to create credible characters for the story
• Create additional character assets such as hair, accessories, armour, weapons, etc
• Create Props and hard-surface elements for the purposes of the project
• Provide primary models to programmers so they can integrate them into the engine and test first gameplay intentions.
• Touch-up textures after engine integration to optimize quality
• Deliver clean and optimized low polygon models, and efficient UV layouts according to the project’s technical requirements
• Track and update the progress of day to day tasks using the designated tracking tools
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of own work
• Implement and incorporate feedback from Producer and Leads into work
• Bug-fix issues raised by tester
• Develop an understanding of project tools and their functions, the project file classification system and the process of updating engine data
• Apply best practices, production pipelines and workflows
• Support the Lead Character Artist in any ad hoc tasks and duties

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.

Requirements

• Advance knowledge of 3d software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya and Blender
• Unreal experience would be preferable, however is not essential.
• Advance knowledge of 3D sculpting packages such as Zbrush or Mudbox
• Advance knowledge of Photoshop or Substance Painter
• Advance knowledge of PRB material pipeline/substance
• Advance understanding of anatomy and proportions
• Easily able to translate concept and reference artwork into high quality character models
• Advance knowledge of the video game development process
• Advance knowledge of production pipelines
• Experience using leading games engines to produce high quality art assets
• Able to focus individuals and teams to achieve a specific outcome to drive performance
• Able to apply an understanding of the games industry to improve effectiveness of teams and projects
• Able to focus on own professional development and able to mentor individuals to develop skills and knowledge

Please note, this is an onsite role and therefore remote working is not possible for this role. Candidates should only apply if they are available to be on site 100% of the time.

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
• Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
• Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
• Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
• Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
• EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
• Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
• Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
• Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
• Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
• Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
• Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
• Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
• Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
• Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
• Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries