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Junior Games Artist - Marketing/ Playables
2 years ago
Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers, with well over 600 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D and Makeover Studio 3D. Alongside this, we also have a growing PC and console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS! and Eternal Hope.
With a team of talented people collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines and many more, we have a truly global team making games for a global audience. And it’s paying off: Kwalee games have been downloaded in every country on earth! If you think you’re a good fit for one of our remote vacancies, we want to hear from you wherever you are based.
Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts. Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?
As a Junior Games Artist in the Marketing/ Playables department, you’re enthusiastic and have a passion for games and all the art that you can create in them.
What you tell your friends you do:
“I create amazing new pieces of artwork so that our marketing team can show-off our games in new and exciting ways!”
What you will be doing
- Creating new 3D and 2D in-game content for use in video and playable marketing creatives.
- Work in partnership with developers and the marketing team to design specialised assets for creative work.
- Making and breaking things in Unity.
- Participating in art reviews and being receptive to feedback and art direction.
- Troubleshooting any art issues from a creative and technical standpoint.
How you will be doing this
- You'll be part of the marketing creative team and work closely with them to coordinate efforts and get the best results.
- You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
- You'll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you can get it. We even have a robot!
Team
Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with around 150 staff where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important decisions. You’ll work within an extremely experienced, passionate and diverse team, including David Darling and the creator of the Micro Machines video games.
Skills and requirements
- Solid understanding of art and design fundamentals
- Ability to optimise existing assets for marketing specific implementation
- Good 3D skills are essential, some 2D and UI experience would be beneficial
- A creative ‘indie’ mindset - you have the ability to quickly learn new tools and techniques and a willingness to dip your toes into a number of disciplines (UI/VFX/Animation etc)
- Creative problem solver - Able to brainstorm and realise ideas. As well as bring solutions to the table
- Excellent knowledge of Unity
- Excellent knowledge of 3D software (either Maya, Blender or similar software)
- Ability to rapidly prototype ideas and aren’t too concerned about AAA polish.
- You’re a team player
- Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - in particular Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
Desirable
- An interest in mobile games - in particular hyper-casual.
- Experience with development processes such as GIT and Management Tools
- Animation experience is a plus
We offer
Our philosophy
We firmly believe in creativity and innovation and that a fundamental requirement for a successful and happy company is having the right mix of individuals. With the right people in the right environment anything and everything is possible.
Application
If you are suitable for this role, please include with your application sketching / drawing examples either within your portfolio or as separate links
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