Senior Environment Artist

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About Us

10:10 Games is an independent development studio based in the heart of Warrington, UK. 10:10 Games saw its first release in 2024 with Funko Fusion and is now gearing up for future growth with new and exciting IPs.

At 10:10 Games, we have anchored a people first culture into our studio where our team are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are building development pathways that allow us to help everyone reach the next stage of their career with our internal promotion opportunities. Having regular progression catch ups with your manager lets us always have your learning and development aspirations as a prime focus.

We also value transparency, collaboration and genuinely care about everyone's feedback within our studio. We therefore have fortnightly company-wide stand ups and regular check in meetings with each team to ensure we are maintaining this promise.

We have a passionate Outreach programme that we love everyone to get involved with! We have already partnered with Women in Games, Grads in Games, Into Games and more. We are an inclusive studio that believe strongly in opening the doors into the industry, so we provide opportunities within local universities, colleges and schools through our work experience, internships and apprenticeships.

We are growing our team rapidly over the next few months, so this is an amazing opportunity to come and join our people-first culture and be part of our exciting expansion!

As an equal opportunity employer at 10:10 Games we treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic.

About The Role

10:10 Games are looking for a Senior Environment Artist to join our creative and enthusiastic Art team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in our Art department creating both realistic and stylised visually interesting environments, props and set dressing. You will work ideas through from concept to completion with a supportive and successful team.

We are looking for a creative and pro-active team player who can problem solve, take direction and also work to clear briefs.

What You'll Do

• Create high-quality artwork for a wide range of hard-surface and organic realistic and stylised Environment Assets
• Using these Assets to create full game environments with gameplay, composition, and atmosphere always in mind
• Ensure artwork follows the agreed project style
• Work collaboratively with other game artists, as well as members of the wider team
• Work to deadlines to help the team to produce the game efficiently and in line with the required schedule
• To assist the Lead artist in supporting and mentoring junior artists
• Be passionate, motivated and excited about what you do

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years in games development ideally supported with a strong portfolio
• Minimum 2 credited published games
• Excellent understanding of the entire UE5 environment art development process from creation to optimisation, maximising game performance
• Strong organisational and time management skills to enable you to work to deadlines and complete tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills, to be able to liaise effectively with other game artists and members of the wider team
• Excellent knowledge and technical ability to effectively use software packages and tools that must include: ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop
• Excellent knowledge of art fundamentals - Colour, light, composition
• A comprehensive understanding of Unreal
• Bonus Skills: World creator, Mel scripting, Blueprints, Plant Factory
• The ability to calmly problem-solve issues and help others
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure work is completed to a high standard and in line with the desired style
• A desire to keep building your skill set and to learn how to use new software packages as they come onto the market
• A knowledge of, and passion for, games and the games industry

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid/flexible working environment (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
• Zero crunch time
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health and Wellbeing package (Private health insurance, EAP, long-term illness cover)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company-wide bonus scheme