Lead Artist
About Fun Waffle
Fun Waffle Game Studios is a creative powerhouse that brings rich, immersive storytelling to life through games. We're excited to work on a new Narrative Adventure inspired by the golden era of classic point-and-click adventures, blending nostalgia with modern design. We want to hear from you if you're passionate about crafting visually compelling worlds and leading a team of talented artists!
The Position
As a Lead Artist, you will define and champion the artistic vision of our unannounced Narrative Adventure game. You’ll lead a team of skilled artists to deliver high-quality assets and visuals, ensuring every element contributes to an engaging and cohesive experience. Your expertise in lighting, UI, and storytelling-focused art will be essential in shaping a memorable and immersive world.
Key Responsibilities
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Establish and maintain the artistic vision for the game, ensuring it aligns with the narrative and gameplay objectives.
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Guide and mentor a team of artists, fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment that promotes creativity and excellence.
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Oversee the production of concept art, characters, environments, props, and UI elements, ensuring a unified visual style.
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Collaborate closely with designers, writers, and programmers to integrate art seamlessly into gameplay and story-driven elements.
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Leverage Unreal Engine to implement and optimize assets, focusing on lighting, materials, and performance.
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Provide creative and technical feedback to the art team, balancing innovation with production efficiency.
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Ensure the game's visual fidelity remains consistent with the intended aesthetic throughout development.
Qualifications
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Proven experience as a Lead Artist or Senior Artist, with at least one shipped title.
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Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of artistic skills, including character design, environmental storytelling, and UI art.
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Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Blender/Maya, ZBrush, and the Substance Suite.
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Proficiency in Unreal Engine, with experience in lighting workflows, material creation, and performance optimization.
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Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and creating assets tailored to narrative-driven gameplay.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a passion for mentoring and supporting team members.
Bonus Skills
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Experience with UI/UX design and implementation in Unreal Engine.
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Advanced lighting techniques, including dynamic and baked lighting for stylized and realistic scenes.
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Passion for classic point-and-click adventure games and narrative-driven titles.
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Familiarity with procedural content creation tools, such as Houdini.
Equity-Based Project Opportunity
This role is part of an equity-based project. You’ll earn a percentage of the profits when the game ships within a 12-month rolling calendar.