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

Our client is at the cutting edge of game development and design. They need a thorough and meticulous animator to get their designs and ideas moving.

Responsibilities

· High quality in-game creature animation in partnership with the lead animator

· Animation assistance for other game assets

· Translation from concept through to finished animation in collaboration with the design and art teams

Requirements 

· At least 2 years relevant industry experience

· Key Frame and MoCap experience

· Thorough knowledge of Maya, Motionbuilder, CryEngine

· Demonstrable key framecharacter animation skills

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 the team’s frame work

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 an exciting game development studio working across platforms and game genres.

They are looking for ananimator with a broad scope of experience.

Responsibilities

· Animation; Rigging;Skinning; VFX for characters (humanoid / creatures) and moving game assets

· Communicate within immediate team and across departments

· Review and adapt production as projects are reviewed and developed with the Lead Artist

· Plan effective outcomes and archive workflow

Requirements

· 3 yearsmulti-disciplinary animation experience

· Bothtechnical and artistic prowess

· Communicationand team leading skills

Familiarity with:

· Maya

· Motionbuilder

· AfterEffects

· StoryBoarding / Writing / Pre-Visualization

· FigureStudy

· Cinematography/ Editing

We Offer

· Long-term employment in an independent game development studio

· Office in historic cultural hub

· Flexible working hours

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

Responsibilities

Content creation for a range of AAA titles

In game and cut-scene animation using UnReal and Maya.

Additionally realization of movements through mo-cap

Requirements

At least 4 years industry experience

Demonstrable creativity in high quality animation

We Offer

A fixed term contract of 6-12 months in a prolific independent studio

There is a possibility this could translate into a permanent position

Please reply with CV inEnglish 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  Vehicle Artist with a strong technical background. In close collaboration with the whole creative team, the ideal candidate will be creating functional, hi-poly vehicle designs for an established MMO title.

Responsibilities

Meticulous archiving of assets and components to build truly collosal creations

Modelling, PBR creation, texture, interior environments

Creationof  vehicle components in partnershipwith the technical artists

Requirements

Portfolio illustrating an engineering art style, particularly flight components in detail

Expertisein game development process

Knowledgeof 3DS Max, Zbrush, MudBox, Photoshop, CryEngine,  shaders

Intersted in Science Fiction

Historical knowledge of and continued interest in the future of gaming

Good communicator

We Offer

A permanent position in an established UK studio

The opportunity to add your work to a very popular MMO

Career progression

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.

Application of VFX and lighting throughout the environments of the title

Develop the user experience in partnership with the design team

Requirements

At least 4years experience in AAA games

Artisticprowess 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 portfoliolinks to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

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

Responsibilities

Creation of 2D game art within the UI design

Development of 2D marketing assets

Work across departments in the game’s development

Requirements

Experiencecreating UI art, 2D assets, logos,

Experience developing UI design, using software tools and interactive media

Ability to use Photoshop, AfterEffects, 3DS Max, Flash

Excellent traditional art and graphics skills

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 portfoliolinks to Adan Hill, Art & Design Consultant - adan@big-planet.biz

Our client is looking for an experienced Character Artist who excels in anatomical forms, human and extra-terrestrial.

Responsibilities

Creation of characters to populate an ever-expanding universe

Modelling anatomically viable human and non-human forms including the: texturing, topology, UV, shading

Collaborating across teams and disciplines to evolve the title

Leading the team/ mentoring junior artist

Requirements

At least 4 years relevant games industry experience

At least 3 shipped titles, preferably across platforms

Demonstrable character creation brilliance

Modelling in high poly

Excellent skills using 3DS Max, ZBrush, Maya, Photoshop

Proficiency in MaxScript, Python, CryEngine

Experience in animation, Marvellous or Quixel

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. They are looking for a VFX Artist with individuality and flair.

Responsibilities

Creation of particles using Photoshop

Creation of effects using Maya and Photoshop

Creation of scenery and character effects

Locating static effects within the levels and cutscenes

Coordinate frame-rate balance with environment artists

Coordinate triggered effects with art teams in line with the game’s concept

Ensure work levels operate within memory and frame rate guides and restrictions

Present and review work flow to all teams

Requirements 

Demonstrable creative artistry with a problem solving methodology

An adaptable work style as the goal posts are forever on themove

Capable of hitting deadlines along with the whole team

Excellent understanding of Maya and Photoshop

We Offer 

A permanent role at a competitive salary

Clear progression route for career advancement

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

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

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

Requirements

At least 2years games industry experience

Excellence in use 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

Demonstrable animation skills and grounding in traditional art skills

Self determining and confident to set and deliver content within a time frame

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 a major AAA studio in Poland.

Senior Technical Artist keeps the engine and game technology – up-to-date by developing new solutions and researching quality and performance improvements for all the departments.
 
Responsibilities:

Prototyping / researching new features, including
Rendering and shading
Dynamic in-game systems (physics, simulations)
External and internal tools (Art / Animation)
Analyzing and improving rendering performance
Improving quality (rendering, animation, physics)
Maintaining existing data pipelines
Identifying, and foreseeing biggest risks in the production pipeline
 
Requirements:

Knowledge of game engines (especially the render and animation side)
Programming skills (C++, hlsl)
Understanding of production pipelines in AAA games
Expertise in troubleshooting 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
 
We offer you:

A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere with cutting-edge technologies.
A chance to work in an international environment in a booming industry.
A competitive salary and project based bonuses.
Private health care & MultiSport card.
From 20 to 26 days of paid vacation per year.
An exciting chance to work on one of the most acclaimed role-playing games.
A step by step assistance and ‘Relocation Package’ for foreigners willing to establish in Warsaw.
Polish lessons for foreign employees.

CVs to ash@big-planet.biz

Ourclient is looking for 2 passionate artists to produce 2D art for PC games.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept art forvarying content
• UI graphics
• Modelling textures
• Promotional material
• Game development

Requirements

Excellent demonstrable knowledge and application of:

• Photoshop
• 3ds Max
• Maya
• Modo
• matte painting
• UVsets

We Offer

• Competitive salary +benefits within a small team
• Flexible work structure
• Career and skillsdevelopment

Please reply with CV inEnglish 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 Animator.

They are looking for skills to create realistic humanoid and creature animations.
ResponsibilitiesCreate new and advance existing animation
Contribute to the dialogue within the creative team to the development of the portfolio’s look and feel
Rigging, skinning, MoCap editing and clean-upAnimation in line with the project’s agreed path as well as creatively resolving problems as they occur

Requirements

At least 2 years industry experience
Demonstrable skills in and knowledge of character animation in a realistic style
Expertise in animation packages, ideally Motion Builder, and MoCap
Experience in rigging, scripting and programming
Good communicator and problem solver

We Offer

Permanent role within a small team working on a popular title
Competitive salary plus benefits
Career progression and skills advancement
Flexible working week
Relocation assistance and orientation

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