nDreams is seeking a Principal / Lead Character Artist to join Studio Elevation. In this role, you will set the benchmark for character quality and shape the artistic vision for character development, combining creative leadership with hands-on technical expertise to ensure high visual quality and performance.
What You'll Do
- Set and uphold high standards for character art quality across the project.
- Help define and maintain the visual direction for characters in collaboration with art leadership.
- Lead and improve character pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
- Support and mentor character artists across different experience levels.
- Work cross-disciplinarily to ensure character art aligns with creative, narrative, and gameplay goals.
- Review character assets and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistency and quality.
- Collaborate with production to plan work, estimate effort, and meet milestones.
- Ensure characters meet technical, performance, and platform requirements.
- Support outsourcing efforts where needed, including feedback and quality checks.
What We're Looking For
- At least 5 years’ experience working in an art role within the games industry.
- A portfolio showcasing relevant character art work.
- Experience contributing to or leading character art direction and delivery.
- Skills in character modelling, texturing, and material creation.
- Clear communication skills and confidence collaborating across disciplines.
- Experience working with outsourcing partners or external contributors.
- Ability to support efficient, scalable workflows.
- Interest in mentoring, supporting others, and contributing to team development.
Nice to Have
- Experience working across multiple platforms or hardware targets.
- Familiarity with a range of character art styles or genres.
- Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, or knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible hours
- Duvets days
- Your birthday off
- Dedicated personal development time and support
- Regular socials
- Excellent holiday offering
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Life cover
Work Mode
This role is remote and open to candidates located anywhere within the UK.
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