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Lead Artist - Lively, UK
2 years ago
At Lively, we pride ourselves on making games full of character. The world is fun and silly and sad and infuriating and banal and beautiful and ugly, and all of those things have a place in our games. Across the Electric Square group, 4 studios, many projects, 250 people (and studio dogs (and cats)), we offer you a comfortable and comforting studio culture that we hope can make you feel empowered and inspired.
Lively hunger for difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, products, and community. Lively is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment to work in; we are not idle - we always strive to do better for our employees.
We are currently looking for a Lead Artist to join our Leamington-based team - but we are fully supportive of remote working and happy to enable whatever blend of home and office best empowers you and your work.
A Lead Artist at Lively:
- Reports to the Art Director and coordinating with studio leads on art objectives.
- Leads the art team making a significant and direct contribution to the creation of AAA art
- Influences the defining look and feel and communicate art style principles to the team
- Leads by example; demonstrate, communicate and exemplify clear expectations for quality
- Proactively assists in defining art pipelines and best practices against industry benchmarks
- Explores new techniques and technologies to achieve the best possible results
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Principal / Lead with at least one shipped AAA title to your credit at this level
- Ideally a First in fine art, computer animation, digital media design or relevant degree
- Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates a breadth of ability and traditional drawing skills
- Solid understanding of 2D/3D art packages; Maya/Max, Substance, Photoshop, ZBrush etc
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable time-management and organisational skills
- A passion for video games, art and commitment to personal development
- A creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastic team player, positive and outgoing personality with a can-do attitude
Benefits
When you join Lively, you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether it’s participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked at one of Leamington Spa’s incredible eateries. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Lively invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a Lively team member.
- Holidays - 25 days’ annual leave which includes the 3 day studio closure over the Christmas period plus all UK bank holidays.
- Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Electric Square, up to a maximum of 30 days of annual leave entitlement.
- Generous Annual Bonus
- Company Pension Scheme – 5% Employer contribution pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Private medical cover provided by BUPA Healthcare.
- Private Dental Insurance Scheme –Private dental cover provided by BUPA Dental.
- Group Income Protection
- Health and Well-being Allowance – £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities, ranging from going to the gym, rock climbing, yoga, arts and crafts or a lovely massage. It's on us!
- Group Life Insurance
- Volunteer Time Off ‘Electric Square in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice.
- Tech Scheme - Over 5,000 products available from to buy over 12-month payment terms, saving up to 12% on National Insurance.
- Cycle Scheme – Salary sacrifice cycle purchase scheme with tax savings through Cycle Scheme.
- Free In Studio Monthly Friday Lunch –A wonderful way to catch up with everyone on a Friday over a great studio lunch.
- Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests.
- Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.
- Free Awesome Swag – Sleek Lively T-shirts and merch.
- Exclusive anniversary presents – After your third and fifth year with Lively.
- Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one you’re invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club – the list goes on and there is always space open for new members!
- Our Studio in the Leamington Spa–Our Lively Leamington Studio is based on a fantastic regency street centrally located close to Jephson and Pump Room gardens.
- Financial Coaching and Wellbeing Platform – Access to your own fantastic financial coach and financial wellbeing platform which is free to all Electric Square Employees.
- WithU Fitness App - A remarkable fitness app that revolves around audio guidance, which is absolutely free for all Electric Square employees
- Dogs with Jobs – Lively is a dog friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!
- Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – We work hard together so it’s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what our wonderful locations have to offer.
- Summer Party – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with summer games and activities, good food and a wide selection of drinks to help us cool down. Bring a +1 to spread the fun!
- Exhibitions & Days Out – If there is an event happening of interest to us, we’ll happily spread the word, pick up the bill and see if any Electrons are up for going – we’re keen to get everyone out seeing what’s going on.
- Self-Development Time – Our Self-Development Policy allows you a dedicated half-day every month to engage in self-directed training and development activities. During this time, you can utilise company provided resources and explore independent learning opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Matched Giving programme – Should you donate or raise sponsorship for charities, we will donate too!
Role Information: EN
Studio: Lively
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Leamington Spa
Service: Game Development
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote
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