About the role
Lo-Fi Games is an internationally renowned, fully independent games studio headquartered in Bristol, UK. Known for the hit Sandbox RPG Kenshi, the studio is currently in development of its sequel using Unreal Engine 5. The team is globally distributed and offers flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Creating large-scale terrain using both Unreal Engine 5 and in-house tools.
- Contributing both artistically and technically during the concept process to guide concept artists to achieve the best result with the least amount of assets as possible, based on each biome budget.
- Capable of filling the gaps missing from the concepts and adding details in the same art direction.
- Sculpting, modelling and texturing terrain and assets for an open world game.
- Working directly with the lead and tech artist to make sure assets are performant based on technical limitations.
- Communicating and working with the Level Design Lead when needed.
- Working directly with the Lead to ensure the final textured terrain and assets are visually compatible with the rest of the game assets in terms of art directions and visibility.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating the world creation including foliage, rock and similar assets.
- Experience working with game engines.
- Experience working in open world games with realistic art style.
- Proficiency in modelling and texturing software such as Gaia, SpeedTree, Zbrush, and Substance.
- Great communication skills.
- Excellent time management.
- Being able to adapt to the existing workflow and suggest new ideas if needed.
- Capable of giving reliable estimates for completion of the tasks.
Desirable
- Work experience with Unreal Engine.
- Lighting experience.
Benefits
- Super flexible working: core hours are between 12pm and 4pm (GMT).
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
- Relaxed environment with a strict company policy of no crunch.
- Private WPA healthcare (UK PAYE Only).
- Excellent team welfare benefits and support.
- Mental health support with Spill, with two ‘no questions’ extra days off a year.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free Merch.
- Regular, inclusive team socials, both in person and online.
- Extra benefits for long-term employees.
Additional Information
Lo-Fi Games is an equal opportunities employer and member of the Good Employment Charter and Safe In Our World.
To apply, send a Portfolio, CV, and a covering statement to jobs@lofigames.com.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, October 4th at 11.59pm. The studio reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Early submission is encouraged.