Technical Artist (UK) Middlesbrough, England
Job description
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 still working on great gaming titles.
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.
Were growing rapidly and as a result were looking for a Technical Artist to join our studio in Middlesbrough (UK), home to both coast and countryside. As a Technical Artist at Double Eleven, youll work closely with Artists, Producers and Designers as part of an experienced team where both your technical skills and creative vision will help shape the creative content. You will help drive, refine and document tech art best practices, working with the other disciplines to ensure standards and processes are reviewed regularly to ensure efficiency and quality, within a project.
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.
WOULD YOU ENJOY
- Helping to create beautiful games
- Being part of an amazing team working on multiple AAA titles
- Being trusted to work independently and proactively to the highest standards
- Working with experienced teams in the industry
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Monitor the technical pipelines for all art within a project; from initial specifications, through to final in-game implementation and continued future support
- Identify and create methods to improve art pipelines and visual quality
- Profile and implement solutions for improving performance and optimization of art assets without sacrificing artistic vision
- Proactively identify new technologies and techniques that will improve the game
- Create detailed, easy to read documentation of toolsets and workflows that the team can rely on
- Develop and maintain art asset pipelines
- Guide team members in areas of expertise; instil best practices
- Support the implementation of new techniques
- Support the Art, Engineering and Design Teams, helping to resolve technical difficulties
- Willing and able to take on responsibilities outside of core specialism in line with the needs of the project requirements
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Demonstrable experience as a Technical Artist or related art role, working on or shipped at least one AAA title
- Can demonstrate creativity and technical ability within the constraints of console development
- Solid understanding of current and next-gen art pipelines and techniques in game development
- Knowledge and skills in Maya and Substance Designer and Painter
- Experience with HLSL shader creation and PBR material workflow
- Good knowledge of Unity, Unreal Tech, this includes applications such as Material creation and BluePrint
- Familiarity with visual FX, lighting, materials, and post effects
- Experience in application scripting (e.g. Python, C#), especially for DCC applications (Maya is preferred)
- Excellent time management and communication skills and the ability to handle workloads efficiently
- Proactive about making things happen, always seeking a better solution, and a drive to continue expanding knowledge as a technical artist
- Experience working in an Agile workflow
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)
- 1 day off if youre moving house
- 4 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 4 days annual leave added for your epic 10 years service milestone
- 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 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 (post-covid)
- 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
- Activities and events organised throughout the year based on employee choices.
- 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 11 years ago, weve grown to over 200 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]
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