At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage external art teams to create stunning game environments.
- Company: Join Climax, a top indie game developer in the heart of Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent holidays, private medical insurance, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Engage in fun socials and events while advancing your career.
- Why this job: Be part of an inspiring team creating immersive gaming experiences.
- Qualifications: AAA experience in environment art, strong leadership, and feedback skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work in the heart of Edinburgh, overlooking the beautiful castle. We are seeking a talented, fully onsite Outsource Manager to join our environment art team. Our ideal candidate will have strong art direction and leadership skills to be able to manage and provide detailed feedback to external art teams. They must also be an AAA experienced artist with solid environment art and modelling skills.
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 environment art and modelling skills.
- Experience using Maya.
- Experience using Unreal.
- Experience using Substance.
- Experience using ZBrush.
- Extremely quality oriented.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Coordinate with the art team leads to schedule and track incoming assets.
Benefits
- 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.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
- Eye-Care Vouchers.
Perks
- In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
- Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Outsource Manager (Environment Art) employer: Climax Studios
Climax Studios is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant heart of Edinburgh, offering a dynamic and inspiring work environment for creative professionals. With a strong focus on employee growth through ongoing training and development, alongside a friendly and ambitious culture, team members enjoy excellent benefits including a generous holiday package, private medical insurance, and regular social events that foster camaraderie. The opportunity to work on top-tier game titles while collaborating with talented individuals makes Climax an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the gaming industry.
