Job Description
Climax is a leading independent games development studio with an impressive portfolio of top published titles. Located in the heart of Liverpool's Albert Dock, our harbourside studio offers a unique and inspiring work environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to join our team, contributing to the creation of innovative experiences. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of shaders and post-process techniques, as well as experience working with Unreal Engine and Maya.
This role requires on-site work at our Liverpool studio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop strong Rigging and Skinning skills, creating versatile and high-quality assets
Troubleshoot art pipeline issues and provide effective solutions
Offer optimisation suggestions for all aspects of art within a game
Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints
Collaborate closely with code and art teams
Critique and iterate with colleagues to deliver exceptional results
Familiarity with established art styles and ability to recreate them accurately
Demonstrate expertise in platform technology, asset discipline, and pipeline processes
Requirements
Experience in creating and optimising shaders
At least two years of experience in a similar role
Familiarity with VR technology
Creative problem-solving skills and self-motivation
Strong VFX skills and versatility
Must have experience with Unreal Engine
Proficiency in Maya
Extreme attention to detail
Blueprint experience
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
A minimum graduate-level artistic education
A strong portfolio showcasing shader work
Beneficial Skills
Experience with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Unreal Engine 5 experience
Console development experience
Lighting skills
Houdini knowledge
Benefits
An excellent holiday package
Fresh fruit and snacks provided daily
A friendly, focused, and ambitious work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Discount card for shopping centre stores
Group Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
Bring your dog to work - we're a dog-friendly studio!
Bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio
Regular socials, including project wrap parties, team events, and charity fundraising events
Role Information
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to join our team, contributing to the creation of innovative experiences. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of shaders and post-process techniques, as well as experience working with Unreal Engine and Maya.
This role requires on-site work at our Liverpool studio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop strong Rigging and Skinning skills, creating versatile and high-quality assets
Troubleshoot art pipeline issues and provide effective solutions
Offer optimisation suggestions for all aspects of art within a game
Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints
Collaborate closely with code and art teams
Critique and iterate with colleagues to deliver exceptional results
Familiarity with established art styles and ability to recreate them accurately
Demonstrate expertise in platform technology, asset discipline, and pipeline processes
Requirements
Experience in creating and optimising shaders
At least two years of experience in a similar role
Familiarity with VR technology
Creative problem-solving skills and self-motivation
Strong VFX skills and versatility
Must have experience with Unreal Engine
Proficiency in Maya
Extreme attention to detail
Blueprint experience
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
A minimum graduate-level artistic education
A strong portfolio showcasing shader work
Beneficial Skills
Experience with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Unreal Engine 5 experience
Console development experience
Lighting skills
Houdini knowledge
Benefits
An excellent holiday package
Fresh fruit and snacks provided daily
A friendly, focused, and ambitious work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Discount card for shopping centre stores
Group Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
Bring your dog to work - we're a dog-friendly studio!
Bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio
Regular socials, including project wrap parties, team events, and charity fundraising events
Role Information
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site
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