Principal Vehicle Artist
Lighthouse Games, a renowned AAA studio in the gaming industry, is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Vehicle Artist to join our team. As a Principal Vehicle Artist at Lighthouse Games, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual quality and artistic direction of our projects.
In this position, you will lead a team of Vehicle Artists in terms of feature development and collaborate closely with other departments to create industry-leading vehicle content. You will push the boundaries of vehicle modelling, employing advanced techniques to achieve exceptional visual fidelity and realism.
As a Principal Vehicle Artist, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the research and development of new processes and techniques, driving forward the artistic vision of our projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Iteration and delegation of new features
- Collaborating with other departments to establish and execute the artistic direction
- Pushing boundaries of vehicle modelling to achieve top-tier visual quality
- Mentoring and providing guidance to junior artists
- Researching and implementing new techniques and processes
- Ensuring adherence to technical and artistic requirements
- Extensive experience in vehicle modelling and texturing
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills in vehicle art
- Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Track record of successfully leading a team
Desirable skills and qualifications:
- Experience in the gaming industry
- Knowledge of game development pipelines and workflows
- Expertise in substance designer and other texture authoring tools
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support