Outsource Benchmark Artist

As part of our continued growth we are looking to employ an Outsource Benchmark Artist to join our growing Outsource team.  In this role you will be responsible for the creation of inspiring benchmark assets which set the quality expectations for others to follow across a range of exciting projects.  The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organised, and skilled in the creation of artwork from a variety of disciplines and be able to review the artwork from external teams. Any applicants must also demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities:

  • Create benchmark assets for our various projects.
  • Nurture strong relationships with the internal teams and external vendors.
  • Provide communication pathways between the vendors and the project artists and animators.
  • Create briefs, specification documents and OS packages to send to external vendors, with guidance from the Outsourcing Manager and the Art Directors.
  • Provide thorough and consistent feedback to our vendors.
  • Able to identify any risks and issues in the out-source pipeline and proactively seek solutions.
  • Able to evaluate and assess assets marked for out-source to budget geometry, texture, and time allocations accurately.

About You:

  • More than 5 years industry experience with proven outstanding skills in art creation.   
  • Highly motivated, organised, and approachable, with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to change.
  • Thorough understanding of game art and the creation processes
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work closely with a team in a fast-moving environment.
  • Software knowledge should include 3d package such as Maya/Max with a knowledge of sculpting such as Zbrush and Substance Painter and Designer.
  • Experience of implementing assets to a Realtime game engine such as Unreal or Unity.
  • Knowledge of Photogrammetry, Marvellous designer, animation, or rigging would be advantageous

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