Outsource Manager (Character Art) Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

Outsource Art Coordinator - Characters

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history i...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Outsource Art Coordinator - Environments

We are seeking a talented, fully onsite Outsource Art Coordinator to join our ar...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Outsource Art Coordinator - Characters

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history i...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Lead 3D Artist

Lead 3D Artist at IGG, located in Jakarta, Art & Animation category.

Location

Indonesia , Jakarta

Salary:

Not provided

IGG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the gaming or related industries
experience in Art Middle-office (Platform) management, outsourcing management, or R&D is preferred
must have at least 3 years of art team management experience
Proficient in 3D character or environment workflows, including PBR, hand-painted, and 3D-to-2D (NPR) processes, and skilled in mainstream art software such as 3ds Max/Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop
Possess certain engine capabilities
ability to adjust in-engine model effects within UE (Unreal Engine) or Unity is highly preferred
Familiar with the use of AI in game art workflows, with the ability to apply it to practical work and a proven track record of promoting and implementing AI solutions
Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to express and understand ideas clearly
experience in art team management and team building is preferred
Positive and optimistic with strong execution

Senior / European Truck Character Concept Artist

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

IGG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in game original art design, with experience in at least one fully developed game project
Familiar with design theories and standard processes of game character original art and scene original art, with solid art skills
Proficient in various art styles
experience in European and American cartoon (chibi) style projects is preferred
Skilled in using AI painting tools, able to independently complete AI image generation, selection, refinement and application
Capable of serving as an original art liaison, proficient in requirement sorting, outsourcing coordination, progress management and quality acceptance
Strong comprehensive analysis, innovation and execution abilities, good communication and collaboration skills, passionate about the game industry

Job Responsibility

Responsible for original character design of European truck (realistic style) in the game, and create high-quality works under the unified project art style
Responsible for outsourcing planning, coordination, progress follow-up and final feedback of game character-related designs, ensuring design quality and delivery efficiency
Proficient in using AI painting tools to independently complete AI image generation, selection, refinement, style unification and practical application
As the original art liaison, synchronize art requirements internally and externally, coordinate outsourcing resources, control delivery standards and acceptance

Lighting Artist, Cinematic

As a Cinematic Lighting Artist, you will collaborate with concept artists, anima...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Games or Animation/VFX/Film
Has shipped a AAA game or equivalent
Excellent understanding of direct/indirect light, color-theory, exposure, contrast
Outstanding understanding of shading/materials and the relationship with lighting
Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and atmosphere in a game environment
Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya
Excellent understanding of color grading with proficiency in industry standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, Resolve
Strong problem-solving skills and a dedicated attention to details
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal direction

Job Responsibility

Develop lighting schemes for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the Concept Art team
Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay
Collaborate with multiple departments to determine that the in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing the look
Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
matching 401(k)
paid time off
wellness program
employee discounts for Sony products
bonus package

Producer – Art

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Producer to support our Art team in the...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of production or project management experience in games, film, animation, or other creative industries
A strong understanding of concept art pipelines, from ideation to delivery, including asset reviews, iteration, and integration
Experience supporting art teams in a fast-paced AAA development environment
Demonstrated ability to bridge communication between creative and technical disciplines
Strong organizational skills and experience creating, tracking, and updating detailed production schedules
Experience in Jira, Confluence, ShotGrid, or equivalent project management tools
A collaborative mindset and a passion for empowering artists and creative problem-solving
A keen eye for visual quality and an appreciation for diverse artistic styles and storytelling approaches
The ability to provide structure without stifling creativity

Job Responsibility

Partnering with the Art Director, Creative Director, and Production leadership to define, plan, and manage the overall concept art production roadmap
Translating the game’s creative vision into structured deliverables and milestones for the concept art team
Coordinating with cross-disciplinary leads (Design, Narrative, Environment, Character, and Legal) to ensure alignment and timely asset delivery
Overseeing daily and long-term scheduling, tracking task progress, and ensuring high-quality standards are met within established timelines
Managing workload distribution and resource planning across concept art team and external vendors
Facilitating reviews and feedback loops between the Concept Art team and other stakeholders to maintain creative consistency and clarity
Identifying and mitigating risks related to art production scope, dependencies, or scheduling
Supporting clear communication between internal art teams and outsourced partners
Encouraging a positive, collaborative, and inclusive creative culture that values artistic growth and innovation
Providing regular updates on production progress, priorities, and risks to project leadership

Fulltime

Senior Character Artist

Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Character Artist to wo...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt

Salary:

Not provided

Crytek

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Character Artist in games
Expert knowledge of character art workflows, from sculpting to final in-engine implementation
Deep understanding of anatomy and how to represent it effectively in topology
Strong sculpting skills, especially in facial anatomy, with knowledge of facial animation requirements
Proficient in ZBrush, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and at least one major DCC (Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender)
Ability to translate concept art into realistic, grounded characters that fit the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896
Ability to deliver optimized, game-ready assets with clean topology, efficient UV layouts, and attention to technical constraints
Experience collaborating or supporting external outsourcing teams as part of a production pipeline
Strong eye for detail and realism
Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude

Job Responsibility

Create high quality, real-time characters and character props from concept to game-ready
Work closely with Character Art Lead, Tech Art, Concept, and Animation to ensure character fidelity and function
Support outsourcing integration by reviewing external assets, offering structured feedback, and helping maintain consistent quality
Be proactive, self-motivated and be able to work without direct supervision

What we offer

Career Path
Relocation Support (relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family
extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities
help settling into Germany)
Company Apartment (fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt)
Public Transport Pass
Gym Card (membership at Fitness First)
State-of-the-art Office
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
German Classes (for you and your family)

Fulltime

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