Description
Lockwood’s vision is to provide a limitless virtual space where everyone is free to be anyone. We work on the cutting-edge of mobile game development to create Avakin Life - an award-winning social universe enjoyed by millions every day. In return, we receive a competitive salary and first-class benefits - including a share scheme and quarterly bonuses. Join us to contribute to an environment that embraces communication, collaboration and inclusivity. We want great people with even greater ideas. If you’re ready to work for one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, we’d love to hear from you.
We're looking for an outstanding Lead artist to join our core client team. This is an exciting position within a new team that will be developing a wide array of content and experiences within of Avakin life. The position is very much hands on and a fantastic opportunity to be truly creative in a virtual social world.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with designers, art directors, programmers and producers to deliver new and exciting in game experiences;
- Develop and maintain Avakin Lifes artistic style and visual quality;
- Helping to manage fixes for Art related bugs within the team;
- Communicating work requirements across multiple teams and studios;
- Lead by example ,inspire and help build the art team.
Requirements
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of at least one major 3D package and renderer such as Maya, Modo or 3DS Max;
- A good understanding of mobiles game development;
- Ability to model and texture efficient low-poly models of all types;
- Ability to work in 3D to a established art style;
- Experience using Unity 3D a must;
- Excellent texturing skills with a focus on memory targets;
- Excellent lighting in 3D application and game engines skills;
- 3-5 years Mobile platform experience.
Desirable
- Game Level design;
- UI/UX experience;
- Knowledge of scripting;
- Character modelling or animation;
- Audio or Video production EG after effects, cubase;
- Offline Production rendering such as Vray.
