Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

Jagex Limited is hiring a 3D Game Artist - Old School Runescape - 13 Month FTC

About the Role

As a 3D Game Artist at Jagex Limited, you will contribute across a broad range of visual elements for Old School RuneScape. In this generalist role, you'll create characters, props, outfits, weapons, and concept art, collaborating with animation to deliver high-quality work that brings the world of Gielinor to life.

What You'll Do

  • Create and implement stylised 3D assets that match the art and creative direction of Old School RuneScape.
  • Build detailed environments and set pieces that bring the game world to life.
  • Own projects from concept to integration, ensuring all artwork is delivered to studio quality.
  • Work closely with senior artists and the Associate Art Director to define visual standards and maintain consistency.
  • Use clean workflows and maintain optimal topology, ensuring all assets are animation-ready and technically sound.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver a polished, immersive game experience.
  • Provide and receive feedback with openness and professionalism, always aiming to refine and elevate the final result.
  • Ensure players have a great visual and interactive experience within the game world.

What We're Looking For

  • Professional experience in 3D modelling for video games.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a versatile skillset across multiple 3D assets.
  • Strong working knowledge of Maya or Blender.
  • An enthusiasm for stylised game art and retro aesthetics.
  • A strong artistic foundation, with demonstrable skills in crafting stylised environments and props.
  • A collaborative mindset with demonstrable experience working effectively within a team of artists, designers, and developers.

Technical Stack

  • Maya
  • Blender

Team & Environment

You will work closely with senior artists and the Associate Art Director, collaborating across a team of artists, designers, and developers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based at our studio in Cambridge, UK.

Jagex Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
MayaBlender3D ModelingTexturingCharacter ArtEnvironment ArtAsset CreationLow-Poly ModelingStylized ArtGame Art PipelineCollaborationCommunication
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About company
Jagex Limited

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open-world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.

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Category design
Posted 8 months ago