Our client is looking for experienced Lead Artists to drive the teams on several titles. There are multiple roles on offer here in AAA console game development.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of artists

Delivery of game art and the direction of the team in art production

Coordinating between internal and external teams

Requirements

At least 1 AAA title released with you in a Senior/Lead role

Team leading

Demonstrable experience in exceptional game art

We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits in an established studio with many new titles currently in development

A working environment that is relaxed yet rewarding

The opportunity to palpably contribute to the artistic direction of the titles

The office is located in a vibrant, northern British city with good transport links

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 383)

Our client is looking for an experienced Lighting Artist with AAA experience to determine the visual look of a AAA title.

Requirements

At least 5 years experience in AAA games or film

Accomplished in:

• Lighting and colour theory
• Real-time rendering and post FX
• Creating and directing level lighting and post FX in UE 4
• Physical shaders and their interaction with lighting

We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits in an established studio with many new titles currently in development

A working environment that is relaxed yet rewarding

The opportunity to palpably contribute to the titles

The office is located in a vibrant, northern British city with good transport links

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 382)

Our client is looking for an exceptional Senior 3D Character Artist who can produce realistic, yet stylised imagery.

Responsibilities

Creation of detailed 3D assets in high and low poly, particularly characters, armour and weaponry

Collaborating with concept artists and designers, optimise poly count / quality

Keep within timeframe and propel the creation pipeline

Mentor and guide the whole art team

Requirements

At least 7 years relevant experience

Expert in all 3D packages

Acquainted with animation and technical animation processes

Portfolio demonstrating excellence of traditional drawing, texturing, 3D work, high and low poly modelling and animation

Good communicator in English

Team leader

Avid gamer

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 381)

Our client is looking for an experienced 3D Artist with a broad brushstroke of skills.

Responsibilities

Managing asset creation workflows for 3D assets

Creating intricate textures

Modelling in high and low poly

Animation of 3D assets

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience

Skilled utilising Photoshop, 3DS Max, ZBrush, XNormal and Unity 3D

Comfortable programming shaders, rigging and skinning

Team and workflow management (Scrum and Agile, a plus)

Portfolio demonstrating great tradition art and drawing skills, 3D modelling, texturing, game art and animation

Good communicator in English, and preferably German too

Team leader / ambassador

Avid gamer of mob/browser genre

We Offer

Permanent role in an expanding company

Relocation assistance

Career development path

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 380)

Our client is looking for an experienced 2D Artist.

Responsibilities

Creation of quality characters and settings

Maintain the visual look for the entire project

Modelling, texturing and animation of assets

Lead and mentor the whole art team’s work, from creation to implementation

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience

Skilled utilising Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max and game engines

Team and workflow management (Scrum and Agile, a plus)

Portfolio demonstrating great tradition art and drawing skills, 3D modelling, texturing, game art and basic animation

Good communicator in English, and preferably German too

Team leader / ambassador

Avid gamer of mob/browser genre

We Offer

Permanent role in an expanding company

Relocation assistance

Career development path

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 379)

Our client is looking for a 3D Character Animator with great artistry.

Responsibilities

Character animation for face and figure

MoCap clean-up

Animation of 3D assets and environment elements

Requirements

At least 4 years games industry experience

Excellence in use of Maya, MotionBuilder, Unity and Unreal

Experienced in set up and usage of animation blending trees and state machines

Historical knowledge of practices and keen in the future of game industry trends

Demonstrable animation skills and grounding in traditional art skills

Self determining and confident to set and deliver content within a timeframe

Team player

We Offer

A permanent position in a growing studio partnered to a major media content creator

Clear career progression opportunities

Health and leisure benefits

Flexible work schedule

Offices in a games industry and cultural hub

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 371)

Responsibilities

Creation of high quality animated content for console and handheld devices:

• To a strict brief
• Within a scheduled timeframe
• That is critiqued and polished by the Leads

Requirements

At least 1 year of games industry experience

Qualified to degree level or comparable

 Knowledge of animation principles, Maya and key-frame animation

Eligible to work in the UK immediately

We Offer

A fixed-term contract in an established international content provider

Potential career advancement route

Modern, professional studio in a desirable location near to cultural hubs

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format, showreel and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 370)

Responsibilities

Ensure the artistic feel runs right through each titles appearance

With the Art Director, you will communicate this to all levels of the art team and interdepartmentally

Your fastidious attention to detail will identify risks within each project

Generally you will propel the artistic output to continually develop and mature

Requirements

Up to the minute knowledge of Art Production

Skilled with 2D and 3D art, shape, composition, chiaroscuro and lighting

Avid gamer

Good communicator

We Offer

Permanent position in an internationally renowned studio with a series of highly successful titles

The opportunity is open to candidates with art direction experience and those wishing to progress into it

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 369)

Our client is looking for an experienced Environment Artist experienced in the F2P sector.

Responsibilities

Creation of 3D assets, textures and resources in line with the title’s look from concept material

Lead and mentor the environment art team to continually evolve and improve

Maintain the title’s momentum and integrity through evaluation with Art Director and Leads

Balance visual quality again game mechanics and limitations

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 3 in development in the F2P sector

Deft in 3D asset creation, in high and low poly, texture creation and mapping, lighting, colour, composition and VFX

Deep knowledge of: Maya, 3DS Max, Z Brush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Crazybump, UnReal Engine3

Portfolio demonstrating great artistry, technical ability and understanding, colour sense and lighting/FX

Good communicator (in English) internally and externally

Good team leader and workflow and art pipeline manager

Avid gamer

We Offer

Permanent position in a vibrant studio close to the capital

Health and leisure benefits

Pension contributions

Flexible work schedule

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format, and web links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 361)

Our client is looking for an skilled 2D Artist. Setting moods, prototyping and exploring concepts with the game design team, this role will be key in propelling the visual and overall direction of project developments.

Responsibilities

Creation of: concept artwork/illustrations, prototypes, UI elements, 2D assets – characters, vehicles and environments

Anticipate problems and react pro-actively

Respond positively to critiques

Communication, both within the team and interdepartmentally

Archive and iterate project development

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience across game platforms

In addition to 2D art skills, they are looking for distinctive additional skills

Portfolio demonstrating a broad range of artistic disciplines including: concept, illustration, 2D, 3D, realistic and stylised works, UI, motion graphics/2D animation, FX, character and creature visualisation

Good communicator

Avid gamer and digital art fan

We Offer

Long-term employment in an independent game development studio

Creative and ever-changing working environment

Office in historic cultural hub

Flexible working schedule

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref/ 357)

Our client is looking for an experienced Artist to lead the visual style for a AAA title.

Responsibilities

Creation of high quality assets in a realistic style

3d modelling, FX and lighting work to populate realistic environments

Collaborate interdepartmentally to develop the title

Resolve technical issues

Requirements

At least 4 years relevant AAA experience

Portfolio demonstrating great artistic ability and exacting execution

Team leader and able communicator

Avid gamer

We Offer

A senior position in a successful, medium-sized independent and independently minded studio

Offices in a vibrant European cultural hub

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref. 355)

Our client is looking for an experienced 2D Artist to propel the look and visual feel of the studio.

Responsibilities

Creation of 2D illustrations, including environments, 2D/3D assets and characters

Progress the studio’s look and visual feel

Guide and mentor the whole art team

HR management and recruitment into the team

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience

Degree level qualified or comparable

Demonstrable excellence in team leadership and development

Portfolio illustrating a range of artistic disciplines, including 2D, 3D modelling, UI and animation

Expert in Illustrator, Photoshop and 3D/animation packages

Good communicator

Avid gamer

We Offer

A permanent position in a leading company with enjoyable working environment in Europe’s cultural capital

Friendly, forward-thinking, international team

Flexible working schedule

Artistic autonomy

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref.353)

Our client is looking for an outstanding 3D Character Artist. An encyclopaedic knowledge of 3D character modelling, past and future, is as important to this role as your exceptional artistic and technical prowess.

Responsibilities

Creation of characters, character armour and some weapons in high and low poly

Guiding and collaborating with a small art team as well as with design

Propelling workflow within time and budget parameters

Optimization of poly count without compromise of character quality

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant experience with character modelling and texturing,

Portfolio demonstrating those skills, traditional skills and great creativeness

Expert in 3DS Max, Maya and ZBrush

Experienced in animation and technical animation

Avid Gamer

Good communicator

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an outstanding and experienced Vehicle Artist. An encyclopaedic knowledge of 3D modelling, past and future, is as important to this role as your exceptional artistic and technical prowess.

Responsibilities

Modelling of many vehicle types and other mechanisms

Creation and realisation of assets

Guiding and collaborating with 2D, 3D and technical artists and animators

Propelling workflow within time and budget parameters

Requirements

At least 5 years relevant experience

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistry and interest in vehicle and mechanical representation

Expert in 3D modelling

Good communicator

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced Weapons Artist. An encyclopaedic knowledge of 3D modelling, past and future, is as important to this role as your exceptional artistic and technical prowess.

Responsibilities

Detailed modelling of intricate weapons

Creation and realisation of weapon and handheld assets

Guiding and collaborating with 2D, 3D and technical artists and animators

Propelling workflow within time and budget parameters

Requirements

At least 5 years relevant experience

At least 2 released FPS games

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistry and skilled depiction of guns, militaria and mechanisms

Expert in 3D modelling

Good communicator

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an accomplished, adaptable and fastidious UI Artist.

Responsibilities

Creation of UI layouts, assets, icons

Charting the key UI functions

The overall feel, look and design of the UI will be determined by you

Reporting interdepartmentally on UI performance

Requirements

At least 2 years relevant experience in UI/UX

Portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills in the discipline and outstanding artistry

Experienced in Photoshop, Illustrator and Unity

Good communicator

Avid gamer

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced UI Artist.

Responsibilities

In step with the UI Lead you will define the visual look of the game

Create assets and layouts to the high quality of the title

With the design and engineering teams you will optimise the gameplay and triggers

Requirements

Experience in UI and UX Design/Art

Portfolio demonstrating detailed, quality artwork and UI design

Good knowledge of current art styles

Good communicator

Avid gamer

We Offer

Permanent position in an internationally renowned studio

Opportunities to palpably contribute to a series of highly successful titles

Competitive salary and career advancement path

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced Art Director to lead the team of a successful AAA RPG.

Proven excellence in AAA Console RPG titles

At least 4 years leading a department

At least 2 titles released in which you led the developent

Experienced with CryEngine

We Offer

A leading position in a successful, medium-sized independent and independently minded studio

Offices in a vibrant European cultural hub

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced artist as they develop their portfolio further into the AAA market.

Responsibilities

Creation of high quality 3D art and assets.

Appilication of VFX and lighting throughout the environments of the title

Develop the user experience in partnership with the design team

Requirements

At least 4 years experience in AAA games

Artistic prowess with a detailed and technically proficient methodology

Experienced with CryEngine

We Offer

A permanent position in a medium-sized independent and independently minded studio

Offices in a vibrant European cultural hub

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client leads the field in their area. Creating games across platforms as part of a truly global content provider. Due to the number of titles in development there is more than one opportunity here.

Responsibilities

Environment creation in line with game aesthetics

Managing lighting pipeline workflow

Creation within memory and frame rate parameters

Conceptualisation of assets in line with the lead

Constructive input within the game development team

Requirements

3D environment creation in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop

2D texture creation and modelling

Dynamic lighting/effects modelling

Methodical resolution of creative and working challenges

Flexible working practices

Ability to work under pressure by deadlines

Minimum 3 years games industry experience including released AAA game titles

EU citizen/ EUworking visa

We Offer

A permanent role in an established international content provider

Clear progression route for career advancement

Modern,professional studio in a desirable location near to cultural hubs

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to AdanHill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for Cinematic Designers for the creation of cinematic and cut scene content of a new AAA title tied in with a major new sci-fi movie.

Responsibilities

Translating scripted scenes to cinematics alongside the design and animation teams

Scene creation, editing and cinematography of game and cut scenes

Audio production

Requirements

Work on titles with substantial cinematic cut scene content

Experience in film language, scripting, 3D animation, cinematic design and production

Familiarity with Unity preferred

We Offer

A permanent position in a growing studio partnered to a major media content creator

Clear career progression opportunities

Offices in a games industry and cultural hub

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for 2D Animators and Artists for new titles.

Responsibilities

Create new animated content from concept, through production to completed in-game animation

Maintain workflows of multiple projects in parallel whilst understanding its technical limitations

Guide the look of the finished project through collaborations externally and in-house

Mentor and assist fellow artists, animators and the whole development team

Requirements

Portfolio and showreel demonstrating animation, digital art and a broad dexterity in traditional and 2D art

At least 2 years relevant experience, including 2D animation, CG artwork and illustration

Extensive experience across F2P, mobile and browser games

Knowledge of UI, narrative and gameplay design

Currently eligible to work in the UK

We Offer:

Competitive pay with shares and pension schemes

Health and leisure benefits

A permanent position in a creative and responsive environment

Offices in a cultural hub with great transport connections

Job security. Their portfolio requires continuous enhancement

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format to Adan Hill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for a very experienced Technical VFXArtist. A background in mobile and tablet games is essential. The role willentail supervision and support for all current the projects at the studio inparallel.

Responsibilities

Creation of 2D and 3D assets for 3D environments for use inmobile/tablet games

Drive tool and render requirements as determined by artdevelopments

Technical support to the art team for: shader scripting, animation,special effects, lighting and modelling

Supervise and support all artwork productionof the team

Requirements

At least 3 years games industryexperience, with some on mobile/tablet games

Portfolio demonstrating strong artskills in: traditional, 3D modelling/environment, rigging and 2D animation

Expert user of ZBrush, 3DS Max,Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, UnityShaders, HLSL and GLSL

Management prowess, particularly of art teams working in manystyles across multiple projects

We Offer

A unique opportunity to lead our successful team

Competitivesalary

Job security. Their portfolio requires continuousenhancement

Offices located in a hub for tech industries

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Art Director.

Responsibilities

Deliver the technical content behind the visual work

Define tool and render requirements governed by the art development

Technical support to the team for: shader scripting, special effects, lighting, rendering, animation and modelling

Bridge between art, tools and rendering teams to maintain communication and advance prototyping

Research and bring new technologies into the studio via training

Requirements

At least 5 years in AAA games as Lead Technical Artist or comparable seniority

Expert in: writing technical documentation, 3D art packages, PBR workflows and next-gen rendering

Excellent communicator across departments and in leading the team

We Offer

Director position in an internationally renowned studio

Opportunities to palpably drive a series of highly successful titles

Competitive salary and bonuses

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Ourclient is looking for VFX artists with originality and flair. The client excelsin games across platforms and across genres.

Ashowreel and portfolio with creativity and individuality, regardless ofexperience or career achievements is what they are looking for. Games,television, film, VR or other backgrounds will not limit the client’s interestin interesting work.

Pleasereply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to AdanHill, Art & Design Recruitment Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for a cinematic artist with experience in realistic, filmic AAA game creation to really add to and enhance the compelling output of the studio.

Responsibilities

Cutscene creation with the pace, cinematography and performance usually found in film

Support the game designers and departmental Leads in pursuitof exceptional gameplay and story telling

Maintain workflow pipelines, delivering within timescale and technical parameters

Keyframe and MoCap animation creation including actor direction

Requirements

Many years experience in AAA game production acrossplatforms

Skilled in actor direction, MoCap clean-up, Keyframe animation, cinematography and film editing

Demonstrable excellence as a team leader and spokesperson, both personally and published

Up to the minute expertise in animation software and technologies, and adaptable to in-house tools

We Offer

The opportunity to drive the cutscene cinematography for one of the top AAA titles

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our clientis looking for an Art Director with experience across platforms and in the adventure genre.

Responsibilities

Form the creative vision for new titles

Lead the creative team towards that vision, through individual creativity and mentoring

Support the art lead

Maintain quality and visual consistency throughout character creation, level design, VFX and Lighting

Recruitment of new staff and development of a successful team

Communication within and beyond the art team

Requirements

Excellence as an Art Director within next-gen AAA game development

Demonstrable prowess in character and environment art

Understanding the technical limitations and art pipelines of the title

RPG and Computer Generated Film experience preferred

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our clientis looking for an Animation Director with experience in realistic, cinematicAAA games and / or film. Their management will be central to the visual feel ofthe studio’s titles’ animation.

Responsibilities

Bringingthe concepts and ideas from the Game Directors to the creative teams

Running, inspiring, leading and representing the animation team and its output

Providingdelivery to time whilst ensuring quality, budget and artistic vision are maintained

Requirements

At least 5years in AAA games and/or film as an Animation Director or Lead

Demonstrable prowess in high quality, large scale animations via portfolio and released titles

Up to the minute expertise in animation software and technologies

Team leadership

We Offer

The opportunity to drive the animation for one of the top AAA titles

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our clientis looking for a Technical Artist who is experienced in the production of AAA titles. Working alongside and bridging disciplines to enable and boost art and development teams.

Our client has also indicated a more junior position will also be available for a technical artist with less experience.

Responsibilities

Anticipating and mitigating risks within a title’s development

Current data pipeline maintenance

Enhancement of rendering, animation and physics via analysis and prototyping

Incorporation of new features for: asset modeling, animation, custom and proprietary tools, and the simulation and physics engines

Communicating interdepartmentally in support of the workflow and timescales

Requirements

Experience of handling production pipelines in AAA titles

Skills across a broad range of programs and engines: C++, HLSL, Motion Builder, 3DSMax, Python, Max Script, Perforce

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is an expanding F2P game development studio and provider. Working across both mobile and browser formats. They have a good collection of games and many new titles in development. They are looking for an Environment Artist to add their flair to a new title in development.

Responsibilities

Create artwork in 2D and 3D from concept roughs to game artwork and some animation

Maintain asset workflow

Work with the internal and external creative teams to produce the visual look of the title

Requirements

Experience modelling within the restrictions demanded by mobile games

Portfolio demonstrating skills in: character art, animation and rigging; texture creation; lighting; a broad dexterity in traditional and 2D art

Experienced using: Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, UV mapping, ZBrush, Mudbox, 

We Offer:

Competitive pay

A permanent position in a creative and responsive environment

Offices in a cultural hub with great transport connections

Job security. Their portfolio requires continuous enhancement 

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to lead the prototyping and creation of realistic assets for a fantasy RPG. 

Responsibilities

Creation of 3D assets within the constraints of the timeline

Lead the whole creative team to maintain the momentum of the project

Exploration of cutting edge technologies integration into the project

Communicate with and on behalf of the team 

Requirements

At least 5 years relevant games industry experience

Portfolio showing: 3D asset creation, detailed realistic modelled environments and traditional artistic skills

Demonstrable prowess at the helm of an artistic team

Skilled with Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop and scripting

Avid gamer

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent lead role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for a talented Graduate EnvironmentArtist. You will be a key member of a highly resourced team.

Responsibilities

Environment and 3D asset creation to a high standard

Terrain sculpting, 3D modelling, texturing and scene compositionin a realistic style

Input to the team’s direction and delivery

Requirements

Experience with 3DS Max and Photoshop

Portfolio illustrating prowess in realistic environmentcreation

Good communicator

We Offer

Permanent position in an internationally renowned studiowith up to date resources

Opportunities to contribute to a series of highly successfultitles

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for an experienced Environment Artistto assist on a project.

Responsibilities

Creation of environments and 3D assets to a high standard

Terrain sculpting, 3D modelling, texturing and scene compositionin a realistic style

Input to the team’s direction and delivery

Requirements

Experience with 3DS Max and Photoshop

Portfolio illustrating prowess in realistic environmentcreation

Good communicator

We Offer

Contract position in an internationally renowned studio withup to date resources

Opportunities to contribute to a series of highly successfultitles

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our clientis looking for an experienced Environment Artist to lead the team for a leadingAAA race title.

Responsibilities

Inpartnership with level design team ensure all 3D assets and environments are therequired AAA quality

Manage theenvironment art team

Providesolutions as problems occur within the project

Delegateproduction both internally and externally

Ensuredeadlines are achieved

Requirements

Demonstrableachievements in AAA games

Portfolioillustrating prowess in environment art and its use in released titles

We Offer

Permanent position in an internationally renowned studio

Opportunities to palpably contribute to a series of highlysuccessful titles

Competitive salary and career advancement path

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to prototype and create realistic assets for a fantasy RPG. 

Responsibilities

Creation of 3D assets within the constraints of the timeline

Collaborating with the whole creative team to maintain the momentum of the project

Exploration of cutting edge technologies integration into the project

Communicate with and on behalf of the team 

Requirements

At least 3 years relevant games industry experience

Portfolio showing: 3D asset creation, detailed realistic modelled environments and traditional artistic skills

Skilled with Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop and scripting

Avid gamer

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holiday and result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern, much-admired studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our clientis looking for a 3D Animator with great artistry.

Requirements

At least 2years games industry experience

Excellence inuse of Maya, MotionBuilder, Unity and Unreal

Experiencedin set up and usage of animation blending trees and state machines

Historicalknowledge of practices and keen in the future of game industry trends

Demonstrableanimation skills and grounding in traditional art skills

Selfdetermining and confident to set and deliver content within a timeframe

Team player

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format andportfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an Animator for a short contract. They are looking for a good animator, regardless of background or experience.

Requirements

Worked on at least 1 game animation

Qualified to degree level or having similar level of expertise

Demonstrable excellence in team working and work delivery within a schedule

Portfolio demonstrating a firm grasp of animation principles and the realisation of physical motion

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format, showreel and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for a Junior Technical Animator with experience in the games industry.  

Responsibilities 
Animation creation 
Maintaining existing and designing new animation trees 
Effecting the animations for the animation team 
Actively contributing to the animation and ultimately the game  

Requirements 
A firm foundation in animation, scripting and animation platforms 
Demonstrable ability in realistic animation and MoCap 
At least 1 year games industry experience Experience with animation trees, rigging and game engines 
Enthusiasm fro video games  

We Offer 
Competitive salary 
Career and skillset progression 
Permanent position in an expanding independent studio  

Please forward CV’s in .doc or .docx format and portfolio inks to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is looking for an experienced UI Artist. They areoffering the right candidate an opportunity to join an international companywho have excelled across many genres and platforms.

Responsibilities

Create UI assets in line within gameplay engine limits

Collaborate with Game Directors to create new and maintainthe continuity of the game’s appearance

Optimise the UX for all designs across platforms

Maintain product quality and 2D assets suitability byliaising interdepartmentally

Anticipate the changing requirements of each project

Requirements

At least 2 years industry experience in development

Exceptional portfolio demonstrating your work in: 2D and 3Dart and modelling, graphic design, UI design and to include a showreel

Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Flash, UIworkflows

Experience in Unity5, NGUI/C#, Scaleform and Compositingpreferred

Artistry for layout, colour and lighting for layout and UX

Skilled in 2D animation and motion graphics

Adaptable to each project’s mood and design

We Offer

A permanent position in a major global studio group

A central role within a creative team

The freedom for your personal flair and ideas to permeatethe gameplay

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format, and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz (ref 260)

Our clientis looking for an experienced UI Artist with strong 2D art skills, to furtherdevelop their portfolio into the AAA market.

Responsibilities

Creation of2D game art within the UI design

Developmentof 2D marketing assets

Work acrossdepartments in the game’s development

Requirements

Experiencecreating UI art, 2D assets, logos,

Experiencedeveloping UI design, using software tools and interactive media

Ability touse Photoshop, AfterEffects, 3DS Max, Flash

Excellenttraditional art and graphics skills

We Offer

A permanentposition in a medium-sized independent and independently minded studio

Offices ina vibrant European cultural hub

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfoliolinks to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is a leading publisher backed AAA development studio making some of the best selling videogames in the world. We seek a proven FX Artist to join out team.

Overview

Our client is aninternational advertising agency working in digital space in the heart ofLondon. We seek a proven digital designer to work cross platform on our web,mobile and tablet advertising.

Duties:

• Designing digital & print; covering: Retouching, Line sheets, Photoshoots , Flyers , emarketing etc .
• Be the go-to-Guy/Girl in the company for Digital Design solutions.
• Work to company design guidelines

Skills and experience

• Adobe suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Fireworks
• Web tech knowledge: HTML5, CSS, Flash and AJAX
• Cross platform design skills in Web, Mobile and Tablet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent English essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, design and layout skills
• Can-do attitude
• EU authorised work permit

What we offer:

• Up to £40k per year
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Ride to work scheme

To apply please send word doc CV andportfolio link to ash@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced UI Artist to work alongside the art team and create good looking, efficient and instinctive UI designs.

Responsibilities

Creation of UI for the Casual/Mobile/Social Network games market

Detailed artwork in a range of styles for new and heritage titles from the studio’s portfolio

Requirements

Solid foundation in traditional art and design skills, demonstrated in a range of styles

Experience in UI for the Casual/Mobile/Social Network games sector

Historical and current knowledge of the sector

A passion for games

Knowledge of: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Unity and Iconography

We Offer

Competitivepay with share options and benefits

Re-location assistance to a cultural and technologies hub with great transport connections

Job security. Their portfolio requires continuous enhancement

Please reply with CVin English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art &Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced UI Artist for asuccessful Mobile game development studio.

Responsibilities

Conceive and realise all HUD and GUI 2D assets to demarkgame events in Illustrator and Photoshop

Pitch concepts and visually communicate them to the wholeteam

Be instrumental in art reviews and be flexible to theiroutcomes

Be adaptable to complete ad hoc art responsibilities in avariety of styles, whatever they may be

Requirements

At least 2 released titles

Skilled in utilising Photoshop, Illustrator, 3DS Max, Maya,Flash and After Effects

Demonstrable art skills in a range of disciplines fromtraditional and layout to asset creation

Experienced in Scrum and Sprint methodologies

Practiced in creating UI graphics and animations

Fanatical about mobile games

We Offer

A permanent role in a progressive, successful game studio

Offices located in a game development hub in a stunning  setting

Competitive salary and long term employee investment

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz 

Our client is an exciting game development studio working acrossplatforms and game genres.

They are looking for a Lead Artist working predominantly in 2D.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and mentor the art team

Liaise across departments to deliver within definedtimescales

Anticipate complications and diminish the impact of snags tothe schedule as they occur

Articulate and archive workflow pipelines internally andexternally

Maintain consistent quality for the whole department

Requirements

At least 5 years relevant experience

Evident skills in traditional, 2D and game art

Expertise in shaders, lighting, conceptualising and renderingtools

Demonstrable ability to: resolve problems, lead a team,prioritise workflows

We Offer

Long-termemployment in an independent game development studio

Office inhistoric cultural hub

Flexiblework schedule

Please reply with CVin English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art &Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced Concept Artist tojoin the team on a renowned RPG title.

Responsibilities

Creation of excellent art within, and beyond, the boundariesof the concept

Collaboration with the art director, and art, narrative andgame design teams

Delivery of content within fixed timescales

Mentoring and instruction of junior artists

Requirements

At least 4 years experience at a high level

At least 2 shipped titles

Excellence in a broad range of artistic styles,demonstrating skill in lighting, composition, characters, concepts and weapons

A strong background in traditional art skills, particularly;life, machine, environment and conceptual

We Offer

Competitive salary, paid holidayand result-driven bonuses

Permanent role in a modern studio

Health and leisure benefits

Relocation assistance

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & DesignConsultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced Art Director tolead the artistic development of the studio for game creation for themobile/tablet market.

Responsibilities

Conceptualise and drive the art across the titles in linewith their vision

Approve all finished content

Lead, inspire and mentor the whole art team

Liaise internally and externally on the team’s behalf

Coordinate with marketing to support each title’s launch

Requirements

Demonstrable previous accomplishments in an Art Director orLead Art role

Ability to lead, manage and develop an art team

Traditional art skills in a broad range of styles withcreative flair

Proficiency in presenting and communicating cohesive andvisually arresting pitches

Expertise in 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects and Maya

Enthusiasm for games, especially social/ mobile/online

We Offer

A unique opportunity to join our successful team

Competitivesalary

Job security. Their portfolio requires continuousenhancement

Offices located in a hub for tech industries

Please forward CV’sin .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant- adan@big-planet.biz

Ourclient is a world leading AAA games studio based in Warsaw. We seek a proven Technical Artist.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of game engines (especially the render and animation side)
• Programming skills (C++, hlsl)
• Understanding of production pipelines in AAA games
• Expertise in trouble shooting and solving problems
• Ability to foresee problems and performance bottlenecks
• Advanced level of mathematics and physics (vector calculus, linear algebra, differential calculus)

Pluses:

• Ability to express ideas in simple and elegant way
• Scripting skills (python, max script)
• 3ds Max and Motion Builder (modelling, animation) knowledge
• Data management using Perforce
• Being an experienced gamer with passion for games

CVs to ash@big-planet.biz to apply

Opportunity for an exceptional Lighting Artist to join one of the UK’s leading independent Game Development Studios. Our client has multiple successful game releases through international partnerships with Disney,Microsoft, Sony, SEGA, to name but some.

The role will be decisive in the visual atmosphere of an unannounced AAA title.

Responsibilities:

· Shader creation

· 3D rendering

· Lighting concept creation

· Post FX

Requirements:

· 5 years experience in AAA game or film production

· Unreal Engine4 experience

· Lighting and colour theory expertise

· Real time rendering expertise

· Level lighting creation and direction

We Offer:

· Key role for development and directing of anunannounced AAA title

· In a leading independent UK game development studio

· The office is located in a vibrant, northernBritish city with good transport links

· A working environment that is relaxed yet rewarding

Our client is at the cutting edge of game development and design. If you take your visual creativity into the future, then this may be your destination.

Our client is looking for an artist who grasps all aspects of environment creation. The role will involve close collaboration with the whole creative team.

Responsibilities

· Collaborative creation from concept art through to implementation

· Translation of level concepts to finished game environments

· Collaborative implementation of artistic visualizations within the game’s technical framework and programmingspecifications

· Skilled communication verbally and electronically with immediate colleagues and remote partners

· Asset creation with a palpable feeling of sensation, mass and visual fidelity

Requirements

· Experience using 3Ds Max, ZBrush, MudBox andPhotoshop for AAA game environment creation

· Inspirational inventiveness within plausible visual architectural conception

· Demonstrable progressive application artistically and technically in the medium

· Keen game player  

We Offer

· A position in one of the industry’s most forward thinking studios

· The office is located in a vibrant, northern British cultural hub

· Autonomy for individual creativity within theteam’s frame work

Please reply with CV in English in .doc or .docx format and portfolio links to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz