Role Overview
Environment Look Development Artists (Lead and Mid) required for a production at Stirling Animation Studio, a subsidiary of Magic Light Pictures. The role will be offered on a freelance contract, expected to start from September or October 2026 and run until early to mid‑2027.
Responsibilities
- Create assets and props in Look Development within Unreal Engine.
- Collaborate with CG Supervisors and Lighting Supervisors to solve CG challenges and achieve the desired final look.
- Develop efficient shader setups to optimise render farm usage.
- Maintain and manage standard material libraries using established shading templates for consistency and pipeline efficiency.
- Design, implement and maintain complex, custom shading networks and materials for high‑priority ("hero") assets when bespoke solutions are required.
- For Lead roles: allocate work to team members to ensure the department delivers work on time and within project scope.
Qualifications
- Ideally, prior experience on feature production in a similar role.
- Proficiency with asset optimisation and Unreal Engine.
- Ability to work closely with texture and modelling artists to achieve optimal results.
- Strong grasp of geometry formatting.
- Capability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user‑interface support in mind.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine is highly beneficial.
- Strong collaboration skills within a team environment.
- Excellent prioritisation, time management and accurate time‑estimating abilities for shot tasks.
- Artists must be based regionally within the UK (outside the M25); preference for Scotland‑based artists.
Location
Fully remote or Scottish‑based artists will be welcome; hybrid work from the Stirling studio is available.
Contract Type
Freelance contract, starting September or October 2026 and running until early to mid‑2027.
Hours
Standard studio hours are 7 working hours per day (usually 10 am to 6 pm), Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours may be discussed on an individual basis within the production pipeline.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all team members. Individual access requirements will be discussed throughout the recruitment process to support you.
Environment Look Dev Artists in Stirling employer: Stirling Animation Studios
Stirling Animation Studio is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among artists. With flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely or hybrid from our Stirling studio, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role while contributing to exciting children's animated projects.
Contact Details:
Stirling Animation Studios Recruitment Team
