Experienced Vehicle Artist - F1 Manager
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
We are looking for a highly talented and experienced vehicle artist to join our team, working on Frontier's AAA F1 management game series.
F1 Manager is the officially licensed F1 management sim which aims to offer the most detailed and authentic motorsport management experience on the market. A true AAA management title, F1 Manager combines the instantly recognisable look and feel of F1’s official branding with an exhilarating broadcast-style day experience.
As part of an official F1 title, you'd be expected to author race cars and other supporting vehicles to an exceptional degree of accuracy and quality that will live up to the high standards of our license holders. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of skilled developers working alongside real-world Formula 1 teams to create one of the most authentic representations of the world's most exciting motorsport.
Responsibilities
- Creating and/or modifying in-game 3D vehicle assets within a given timeframe and budget.
- Collaborating with the art team both internally and externally, acting positively on Art Direction and feedback, to complete the work to a high quality and required art style.
- Interpreting 2d concept art and reference into accurate 3D models that capture the spirit of the concept as well as the technical dimensions.
- Understanding and accommodating the context of the asset - how it needs to be set up and its gameplay potential.
About You
- Essential
- Professional experience making vehicles for a AAA racing title
- A keen interest in motorsports and Formula 1
- Ability to work with data from the F1 teams themselves to create highly accurate game-ready assets
- Exceptional and demonstratable vehicle modelling skills (high and low poly)
- Ability to appreciate, respond to and provide constructive critique
- A solid comprehension of mesh topologies and optimisation techniques for games
- Excellent 2D texturing skills
- Strong PBR (physically based rendering) texturing skills using Substance Painter
- An organised and methodical approach to your work and quality
- Must be self-motivated, a good communicator, and a great team player
- Desirable
- Working with and creating documentation for outsourcing companies
- Working experience using Unreal Engine 4+
- A strong understanding of vehicle mechanics
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.