R&D Artist

Description

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK

General Overview of the position: Experienced artist with a mix of creative and technical skills who understands the limitations and problems associated with next-generation art asset production. Develops innovative and optimal game pipelines that help to drive the visual quality of our games, and provide support and training for production artists.

Main duties and responsibilities:

- Planning
• Work with Lead Artists and Group Lead to identify and plan areas of research.
• Produce specifications for, and test in-house tools.
• Must be able to work within style established by Lead Artist.

- Implementation
• Working from a specification and schedule agreed with the line manager, implement solutions to the required timeframe and standard.
• Test all solutions (on relevant platforms) against specification, to ensure they perform as required.
• Troubleshoot issues and problems with the goal of a resolution.

- Documentation
• Document all research work/training material in line with relevant procedures.

- Other Duties
• Mentor less experienced artists.
• Proactive with knowledge sharing amongst all team members.
• Keep up to date with latest art, design and production techniques AND other such duties within the scope of the job title and at the Manager’s discretion.