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We see ourselves as a new civilisation of people emerging to make the world of gaming better. Were a different breed of games company - we do things our own way in our own style, not necessarily following whats been done before.

Our people are at the heart of our evolution and we nurture them to be their best. Without them our vision would fail.

We strive to avoid crunch, overtime is optional and always paid, and we offer flexible working hours to allow you to enjoy a normal family life whilst making great games.

Weve helped millions to fight their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust: Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76.

The Sunday Times recently listed us 35th in the 100 Fastest Growing UK Businesses list for 2022 and the fastest growing in the North East.

Were growing rapidly and as a result were looking for an Environment Artist to join our studio in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. As an Environment Artist at Double Eleven, youll be specialising in creating a diverse range of environments using all of the latest art production techniques, help schedule the creation of the assets as well as supporting fellow artists.

In this role you will set up camp at our HQ in Middlesbrough. We are continuing to assess the covid-19 situation, and our studio is set-up with the necessary covid-19 support measures to keep our teams safe. The wellbeing of our teams is at the heart of everything we do, and we are keen that all our teams feel safe and reassured.

Strictly no agencies (sorry guys!) and were unable to sponsor a visa for this role. We can support UK relocation and have a dedicated People team on standby to assist you and your family with every step to us.

We kindly ask all applicants to submit a portfolio to support their application. Were afraid applications without an accompanying portfolio will not be considered.

WOULD YOU ENJOY

• Helping to create beautiful games
• Being part of an amazing team working on multiple AAA titles
• Work proactively to the highest standards
• Working with experienced teams in the industry

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Able to create stunning environments with the help from concept art and art direction
• Able to verify asset quality once imported into the game, and make improvements when necessary
• Good technical understanding of how to manage assets to fit memory, design, and performance
• Working in our own and other multi-platform game engines, with a diverse range of titles and art styles
• Produce rich materials and shaders that complement and enhance environments and props
• Work closely with Artists and Lead Artists to deliver and maintain the established art style
• Help to plan and estimate workload
• Work well within the team environment and be able to support other team members
• Proactively stay up on new software, processes and industry trends and share the knowledge with the team
• Must be trustworthy and operate at a high level of integrity, team spirit and drive

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• A strong portfolio illustrating proficiency as an Environment Artist
• Good understanding of Maya/Max, Substance Designer/Painter, and Z-Brush/Mudbox
• Experienced in generating PBR materials and shaders
• Good Unity/Unreal experience including asset import and management, optimization, material, lighting and baking
• Experienced in working on current generation games
• Effective communicator with art staff and team leads
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Able to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment
• Experience in a game production environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written

QUALIFICATIONS

All relevant qualifications considered

WORKING AT DOUBLE ELEVEN

Were pretty sure were the best place to work, period. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive salary which is regularly benchmarked against the market as well as an annual pay review as part of an appraisal
• Flexible start time (start anytime between 8:00am and 10:00am)
• Flexible lunch hours
• 29 days of annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday)
• A minimum of 8 days discretionary annual leave during the December holiday break (this is dependant on where the Christmas and New Year day fall each year)
• 4 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 4 days annual leave added for your epic 10 years service milestone
• 1 day off if your moving house
• Personal development plan designed in conjunction with you, your manager and our Training & Development Manager. Plus clear progression framework
• Vitality Private Healthcare for you and your family (upon the successful completion of a probationary period)
• Potential for annual performance bonuses and end of year bonuses
• Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
• Fast decision-making to allow you to thrive
• State of the art office facilities i.e. VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more
• Free juice, hot drinks, fruit and monthly free team lunches
• Cycle scheme
• Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
• UK relocation package which includes financial compensation and one to one support finding accommodation / schools etc
• Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador
• Many free parties celebrating game launches, winter break and summer
• In-studio wellbeing programmes and support
• Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
• Free on site parking
• Team charity events
• Sponsored studio activities such as Football, Game Jams and any new suggestions are always considered
• Join in with social activities organised by groups within the studio. Previous events have included; cinema nights, white water rafting, paintballing, Tough Mudder, hill walking, table tennis tournaments, clay pigeon shooting outings, military circuits, running clubs and more
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave available
• Christmas Saving Scheme
• Rewards and discounts available from Vitality health scheme
• Pension match contribution

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that diverse developers make better games.

We believe that we're stronger as a team, and encourage an inclusive, secure and collaborative workforce.

We believe that levelling the playing field creates a safe, accessible and open environment for a wide range of people from a wide range of backgrounds.

We believe that education and communication are the foundation of creating this environment.

We actively encourage and welcome applications from all walks of life and our studios are fully accessible.

Through integrity, ambition and humanity, we are able to use that experience to create and bring to market great games that people love.

WHAT WE DO

Since we first opened our doors over 12 years ago, weve grown to over 300 people across 2 studios in the UK and Malaysia, continuing to put our people first as we move forward into a range of original and established IP. Were lucky enough to work with some of the best developers and publishers in the world and were proud to be embarking on this journey with a diverse group of people, working on projects we enjoy but that also challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones to better ourselves.

We value our people and we value their time, striving for a work-life balance and offering a whole host of benefits to those who work for us. Our learning journey is never over, we invest in our people and offer regular training and development on both a company and individual level.

WAYS TO REACH US

If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TEESSIDE?

We're located in the North East, where you'll find a fantastic standard of living and quality of life.

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We have both coast and country on our doorstep: https://www.enjoyteesvalley.com/