Technical Art Generalist - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom - Sumo Digital Ltd.

Sumo Digital Ltd.
Sumo Digital Ltd.
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  • Company Name
  • Sumo Digital Ltd.
  • Salary
  • Competitive
  • Location
  • Leamington, United Kingdom
  • Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Industry sector
  • Art
  • Job start date
  • ASAP
  • Posted date
  • 26/01/202 Experience Level
  • Junior-Associate
  • Job type
  • Permanent | Full Time
  • Remote / Hybrid
  • Yes

Description
We are looking for a Technical Art Generalist to join Atomhawk's growing Technical Art team.

They will play a key role in the senior team; helping develop the service line and product offering of this new team, building on Atomhawk's reputation and work with some of the best brands in the digital entertainment sector.


As a key member of the project delivery team they will ensure Technical Art projects are creatively outstanding and of a high technical quality.

On a more practical level, the Technical Art Generalist will be involved in development of software and hardware solutions tailored to suit the needs of a range of projects and clients.

They will also take a positive role in developing the standard of Atomhawk's own internal pipelines and tools.


We look for the following in people who want to join our team
- **Quality at all stages of the process**:
  • Creation of 3D models that are cleanly modelled, organised workflow& files, well presented and defined from initial blockout through to final model & maps.
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Design thinking
  • Solving creative problems when adapting 2D concept, balancing form and function, always being aware of the whole pipeline and the requirements
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Technical skill
  • Max/Maya/Blender, Zbrush, Substance, Marmoset, Photoshop and an understanding of the usual development software & tools. An understanding and interest in real world mechanics would also be a benefit.
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Art fundamentals
  • A strong grasp of proportion, silhouette & anatomy.
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Variety and iteration
  • The ability to provide multiple creative options, then iterate upon them as projects progress.

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Adaptability
  • Switching quickly and fluidly to new requirements and processes when required.
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Working to a brief
  • Understanding creative briefs, then considering elements such as context, timescales and creative constraints when solving tasks.
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Time management
  • Creation of highquality work within allocated timescales.

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Collaboration
  • Receptive to taking feedback and working together with teammates and clients.

About Atomhawk
Atomhawk produces the very best in cutting-edge creative conceptualisation, visualisation, and realisation.

Our client list includes major names - Warner Bros, Sony, Microsoft, SEGA, Activision, 2K, EPIC, The Pokémon Company and Blizzard all feature.

And we like variety. Every project is different from the last. The spectrum covers gritty, hard-hitting

Mortal Kombat, irreverent and stylised

Surgeon Simulator 2, comic book superheroes, nostalgic childhood favourites and all things in between. Whichever franchise is on today's agenda
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DC, Halo, Marvel, Mortal Kombat and Warhammer - we move through their worlds with ease and creative curiosity.

The work our team produces is world-class. We've celebrated that fact in three artbooks. Each one features concept art, tutorials and professional tips.

Volume 3 was created to mark the studio's 10th anniversary, and was displayed and sold at the Great North Museum:
Hancock in Newcastle, where we held the exhibition

Other Worlds:
The Art of Atomhawk in 2020. You can take a virtual tour of the exhibition here.

Our output hasn't gone unnoticed. We received

Best Companies' 3 Star Accreditation 2021 and

Top Companies North East 2021. We hold the

Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade, as well as the

TIGA Star Award 2021. We were also named

Best Art/Animation/Trailer Supplier at the 2021 Develop Star Awards.


Benefits


As well as having the chance to work on some incredible projects, Atomhawk offers a unique environment for those wanting to be surrounded by like-minded creative people.

We have one of the largest in-house teams of specialist digital artists in the world, providing a collaborative community that works, develops and socialises together.

Atomhawk provides structured career development and training pathways for staff at all levels. We offer flexible working hours and a strict 'No-Crunch' culture, meaning overtime is not required within the art team.


Atomhawk is part of Sumo Group Ltd, one of the UK's leading videogame developers.
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