We are a critically acclaimed Swedish video game studio with about 200 experienced and skilled developers. We are most well-known for the Warhammer: Vermintide franchise, but have also helped develop a number of AAA titles and we launched the highly anticipated game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
We have grown quite a bit over the last few years, but we still embrace the same values that we started with. We want to build the best first person co-op games together, in an approachable, fun and passion-driven way.
As a Character Artist at Fatshark, you will be at the center of bringing great experiences for Darktide players by creating anything from holy Inquisition characters to blasphemous Chaos creatures from the Warhammer 40K universe. The Emperor calls!
You will interact closely with Technical Art and Animation teams to create stunning art, props and other character-related assets, and integrate content into the engine.
The role requires you to have a great eye for visual weight, anatomy and material knowledge, as well as being efficient with creating assets that are optimized for games. You will need to be an excellent artist and ideally, a problem-solver who enjoys exploring artistic capabilities and new technical avenues.
At Fatshark, all members of the team are involved in decision-making. We are a small enough team to be agile, but big enough to realize great ideas together. In this highly creative environment, collaboration is key. It is crucial that independence and ability to manage one's own time effectively is paired with strong communication and teamwork skills.
This is an on-site 6-month temporary position with a possibility of becoming permanent.
Deliver textured cosmetics/character art assets from concept to animation-ready meshes
Review and implement assets from outsourcing
Work closely and collaborate with the Concept Art and Technical Art teams on Darktide
Work iteratively and in collaboration with the rest of the pipeline
Be part of delivering cosmetics for our premium store
3+ years of production experience as a 3D Character Artist in the games industry
Proficiency in industry standard software such as Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance Painter & Marvelous Designer
Ability to craft high-quality 3D characters, with a great understanding of efficient UV layout, PBR pipeline, 3D topology and engine parameters/optimizations
Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Great teamwork and communication skills
Deep understanding of scale, anatomy, proportions, visual weight, materials, design, color & light
Fluent in spoken and written English
A passion for Warhammer
Rigging/animation experience
Fur/hair experience
A playful, friendly and inclusive workplace
Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects, experienced co-workers and recurring hack weeks/days
Regulated flex time and paid overtime
Occupational pension
Health benefits and health check ups
Parties, social events and team-building activities
Dog-friendly office located in central Stockholm
We have a policy of working 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day optional to work from home. The onboarding is being done fully in the office.
We look forward to reviewing applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.
Location: Stockholm (on-site)
Start: ASAP
Form of Employment: Temporary, full-time
We are a Swedish game development studio located in Södermalm, Stockholm. With about 180 experienced and skilled employees, we develop and publish titles for both consoles and PC.
We create unique game experiences with titles such as Lead and Gold, Krater, Bloodsports.tv, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide & Warhammer: Vermintide 2, as well as our upcoming game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
At Fatshark, we believe the best moments are experienced together, it’s what influences our work and us as a studio. In our games, you are given the freedom to succeed or fail trying as a group. And that’s exactly the way we like it.
