Character Art Director — Sci‑Fi, High-Fidelity Leader

Cloud Imperium; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Manchester seeks a Character Art Director to lead the Character Art team for the space-simulation MMO Star Citizen. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in character art and the ability to foster creativity within the team. Candidates should have experience in optimizing art workflows and knowledge of major 3D software packages. A commitment to diversity and innovation is essential in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proven background in a Character Art Leadership position, creating artwork for games or film.
• Experience in identifying technical and developmental risks.
• Ability to create and optimize art pipelines and workflows.
• Expertise in creating a unique and cohesive art style.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Art Directors to maintain high character standards.
• Leverage proprietary workflows to enhance visual fidelity.
• Empower artists through guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance player experience.
• Work with production to meet project needs.

Skills

Character Art Leadership

Problem-solving

Art pipelines and workflows

3D software knowledge

Tools

Maya

Zbrush

Marvellous Designer

xGen

Job description

A leading game development studio in Manchester seeks a Character Art Director to lead the Character Art team for the space-simulation MMO Star Citizen. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in character art and the ability to foster creativity within the team. Candidates should have experience in optimizing art workflows and knowledge of major 3D software packages. A commitment to diversity and innovation is essential in this full-time position.