Lighthouse Games, a renowned AAA studio in the gaming industry, is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Vehicle Artist to join our team. As a Principal Vehicle Artist at Lighthouse Games, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual quality and artistic direction of our projects.

In this position, you will lead a team of Vehicle Artists in terms of feature development and collaborate closely with other departments to create industry-leading vehicle content. You will push the boundaries of vehicle modelling, employing advanced techniques to achieve exceptional visual fidelity and realism.

As a Principal Vehicle Artist, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior artists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will contribute to the research and development of new processes and techniques, driving forward the artistic vision of our projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Iteration and delegation of new features
• Collaborating with other departments to establish and execute the artistic direction
• Pushing boundaries of vehicle modelling to achieve top-tier visual quality
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior artists
• Researching and implementing new techniques and processes
• Ensuring adherence to technical and artistic requirements

Requirements

• Extensive experience in vehicle modelling and texturing
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills in vehicle art
• Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Maya, 3ds Max, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Track record of successfully leading a team

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Experience in the gaming industry
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and workflows
• Expertise in substance designer and other texture authoring tools

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support