Lead / Principal Character Artist - Studio Elevation (Remote within the UK)

21 hours, 5 minutes ago
Contract
Senior
Design and User Experience
nDreams

nDreams

nDreams is a top VR game developer and publisher, specializing in high-end virtual reality experiences. Their innovative and award-winning games, like Phantom: Covert Ops, showcase their dedication to pushing the boundaries of VR entertainment.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2006
$9M raised

Description

  • Set and uphold high standards for character art quality across the project.
  • Help define and maintain the visual direction for characters in collaboration with art leadership.
  • Lead and improve character pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
  • Support and mentor character artists across different experience levels.
  • Collaborate cross-disciplinarily with concept art, animation, design, narrative, tech, and production teams.
  • Review character assets and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Plan work with production, estimate effort, and help meet milestones.
  • Ensure characters meet technical, performance, and platform requirements.
  • Support outsourcing efforts through feedback and quality checks.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in an art role within the games industry.
  • A portfolio showcasing relevant character art work.
  • Experience contributing to or leading character art direction and delivery.
  • Skills in character modelling, texturing, and material creation.
  • Clear communication skills and confidence collaborating across disciplines.
  • Experience working with outsourcing partners or external contributors.
  • Ability to support efficient, scalable workflows.
  • Interest in mentoring, supporting others, and contributing to team development.
  • Experience working across multiple platforms or hardware targets is preferred.
  • Familiarity with a range of character art styles or genres is preferred.
  • Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, or knowledge-sharing initiatives is preferred.

Benefits

  • 12-month fixed-term contract.
  • Full-time role at 37.5 hours per week.
  • Fully remote within the UK.
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Flexible hours and duvet days.
  • Your birthday off.
  • Dedicated personal development time and support.
  • Excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, and life cover.

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