SockMonkey are looking for a LEAD ARTIST to work on a number of projects, including licensed IP, and original games. Managing a team of artists, you will work on an exciting range of projects creating player characters, creatures and enemies for a variety of different game types and styles.

The ideal candidates are passionate about art and games, work well as part of a team, and looking to join an exciting and growing studio.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of industry experience and 2+ years in a similar or leadership role
• A fantastic portfolio of shipped titles
• Able to lead a team consisting of both experienced and newly graduated artists
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to create and lead new and different styles for new gaming titles, as well as direct existing styles
• Ability to sculpt/model and texture both high-resolution and low polygon characters
• Ability to produce meshes that have a good structure and are suitable for animation
• Ability to work in a variety of styles
• Good understanding of anatomy
• Ability to create normal-maps using Maya/Max, Zbrush or Mudbox
• Ability to map characters with high quality textures utilizing photo manipulation techniques - Excellent knowledge of Max/Maya, Zbrush or Mudbox
• Experience with Substance Painter
• Experience with shaders
• A strong understanding of character design with respect to a target audience with the skills to create iconic characters

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• At least 2+ years in a similar role - Game engine experience (Unity or Unreal)
• Hard Surface modelling experience
• Technical art experience
• Shaders and material creation ability
• Scripting experience

SALARY

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on experience.

To apply send a CV and portfolio link to the email attached to the Apply button.