Climax Studios

Lead Artist

Climax Studios  •  Edinburgh, GB (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.

We are looking for an experienced and multi-talented Lead Artist with the ability to conceive, create and lead the team in creating innovative experiences via artistic visuals for AAA titles. Proven experience in generating a diverse range of styles, technical expertise with current gen’ technology and / or illustration skills are certainly of benefit.

This role is fully onsite.

Requirements

  • At least 6+ years of experience in console development with at least 2 shipped titles and at least one as a Lead Artist.
  • Effective visual and verbal communication skills when directing internal or external teams or individuals.
  • Excellent resource management and judgement whilst assigning artists of varying skill sets to the numerous projects in the studio.
  • Comfortable liaising with and presenting to clients in an authoritative and professional manner.
  • A self motivated team-leader who is outgoing, friendly, gregarious with attention to detail and a passion for delivering the best possible game experience.
  • Autonomous in the respect of managing deadlines & budgets, with excellent time management skills.
  • Experience of managing art teams effectively and in a timely fashion.
  • 2-3 years experience developing and implementing solid art production pathways.
  • The ability to find creative solutions when troubleshooting and assessing risks.
  • A good understanding of cutting edge artistic techniques and tools and the ability to implement them into current practical practices.
  • Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your website or portfolio, it’s very difficult for us to assess your art abilities if you don’t supply us with any

Benefits

  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent/ Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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Climax Studios

About Climax Studios

At Climax Studios, A Keywords Studio, we specialise in AAA co-development, delivering cutting edge solutions for some of the world's biggest and most innovative video game titles, such as:

Exodus

Returnal PC

Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC

Age of Empires IV

Assassins Creed Chronicles

Wasteland 3

Mafia: Definitive Edition

Founded in 1988, Climax Studios have been at the forefront of gaming innovation for decades. Our team of 250+ developers, spanning multiple disciplines, thrives on collaboration, creativity and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in game development.

We support studios globally in achieving their creative vision, transforming challenges into opportunities to create something extraordinary. From indie innovators to top-tier developers such as Sony, Microsoft, Google and Amazon, our partners trust us to deliver excellence every time.

With a focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we create a culture where developers are encouraged to experiment, share ideas and thrive as a team. Individuality and diversity is celebrated, fostering our commitment to ensure everyone feels like they can belong and can contribute to shaping the future of gaming.

With four studio locations across Portsmouth, Liverpool, Edinburgh & London, we are always on the look out for talented developers to join our team! Whether you are a seasoned developer or a rising star in the industry, explore the opportunities to grow your games industry career with us.

Check out our website to see the roles we're currently hiring for - climaxstudios.com

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Portsmouth, GB
Year Founded
1988
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