Lead Artist

The Position

Avalanche Studios are looking for an enthusiastic and exceptionally skilled Lead Artist to join the team on an unannounced AAA project in development.

You will report to the Art Director and be part of the project leadership team. Creatively, you will be hands-on, and lend your expertise in art to help make decisions towards a cohesive visual style for the overall project. You will also be collaborating across disciplines working with design, technical artists, production and code teams.

The Lead Artist will be responsible for assigning work, giving input and feedback, performing reviews, and closely working with the Art Director & Production on estimates and planning. You will also occasionally work in the editor & tools as a part of the wider Art team with implementing assets, and working towards building the overall visual style and aesthetic of the game experience.

The team is moderately sized, which will give you a great opportunity to influence the end product, while at the same time requiring you to push the boundaries of your discipline when needed. Your expertise and knowledge of how different teams connect in the development pipeline, and how to tie assets together in a visually exciting and innovative way, is critical. You will play an instrumental and leading role in a small but strong team, making high quality game experiences. If you are a person who likes being challenged and stimulated in an ambitious and talented environment: this position will suit you perfectly!

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years as an 3D Artist, including production work on at least two shipped console or PC games
- Experience working as a mentor, lead or similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in providing constructive artistic feedback
- Working proficiency with Maya, Photoshop, Z-brush or equivalent, practical expertise of texturing and shading at user level required
- Ability to understand and interpret an artistic vision and maintain that both in your own and other people’s work
- Ability to provide visual and written briefs for artists
- A skilled artist with an impressive portfolio
- Excellent understanding of teamwork and eager to work well with others in different roles & positions


Desired Qualifications

- Experience working in visually distinct open world titles
- Knowledge of gaming field trends and gaming design requirements and limitations
- Broad range of experience or knowledge on a wide range of art crafts and styles
- Ability to create a range of high and low poly objects such as props, buildings and organic objects (rocks, trees etc)
- A good understanding of lighting, VFX/particle systems, renders passes, and compositing
- Understand game design practice particularly mission and levels, game experience and an active player
- Knowledge and understanding of anatomy - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, and details
- Knowledge and understanding of various natural and urban landscapes - with an eye for accurate proportions, form, composition, and details.


Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter, you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm office.

To apply for this position, please register below. Apply as soon as possible, as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.