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Two simple questions:

  • Are you an experienced Environment Artist?
  • Do you want to work on an unannounced RPG title, bringing the amazing environments to life?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, read on my friend!

Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games, and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the soon-to-be released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!

And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!

We are looking for someone like you to become our all-new Senior Environment Artist and join our passionate and talented Environment Art team, where we are building on the years of success that Rebellion has enjoyed.

Senior Environment Artist role:

The Senior Environment Artist is a new role dedicated to creating environment artwork and scenes that push the aesthetic bar. You will create functional high-quality assets which can be used across the project and help challenge and redefine the artistic process. As part of the Environment Art team, you will play a key role in ensuring the artistic quality of an exciting new project.

This role would suit an experienced Environment Artist.

The Rebellion Environment Art team spends their time bringing environments to life with atmosphere and characters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the environment, with consideration of narrative and visual storytelling, while documenting intentions
  • Create high quality environments in tight collaborations with Level Designers
  • Create functional high quality assets which can be shared across the project
  • Track and update the progress of day to day tasks using the designated tracking tools
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and consistency of own work
  • Ensure the technical and artistic quality of the project by collaborating with Technical Artists and other Senior Artists and make changes when necessary
  • Support the Lead Artist in any ad hoc tasks and duties, including mentoring junior employees
  • Challenge and help re-define technical and artistic process

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of 3D software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya and Blender
  • Advanced knowledge of 3D sculpting packages such as Zbrush or Mudbox
  • Advanced knowledge of modelling processes, hi-res sculpting, baking textures and material/shader setup in real-time render engine
  • Advanced knowledge of PBR material pipeline/substance
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop or other 2D packages
  • Able to develop resolutions to unusually challenging problems with highly creative solutions
  • Able to effectively communicate information and exert influence. Whilst building long-term, trusting relationships with a wide range of people within multiple teams

Benefits

  • Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
  • Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
  • Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
  • Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
  • Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
  • Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
  • EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
  • Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
  • Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
  • Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
  • Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
  • Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
  • Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
  • Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
  • Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
  • Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
  • Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
  • Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries