Senior Vehicle Artist

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

About the Role:

The Senior Vehicle Artist will work with Vehicle Content Team to create spaceships and ground vehicles for Star Citizen's Persistent Universe. They will take ownership of these vehicles and ensure that they are delivered to a high technical and visual standard, supporting the Vehicle Artists working alongside them. They will work closely with the Lead Vehicle Artist to help improve workflows and ensure that the projects they have ownership of run smoothly.

Our vehicles range from small single seater fighters all the way up to capital sized ships and everything in between. Many of our vehicles have fully realised interiors, which makes this role a hybrid of vehicle artist and environment artist.

What do our Senior Vehicle Artists do?

• Take ownership of new vehicles in production and support the rest of the team working on them.
• Work closely with the Vehicle Art Director to ensure that their creative vision is translated into the game.
• Work with the Lead Vehicle Artist to help improve processes and workflow.
• Collaborate with the other disciplines in the Vehicle Content Team to ensure our vehicles meet the strict functional standards our project demands.
• Proactively identify issues, working with the Lead Artist to discover solutions.

What do we expect from our Senior Vehicle Artists?

• Proven professional game development experience.
• Mastery of modern hard-surface techniques and workflows.
• An eye for detail for both visual design and the more technical aspects of game art.
• Skilled communicator, interacting with a cross disciplinary team effectively and consistently both in person and through text.
• Inherent ability to bring out the best in people, remain positive, and motivate and influence other disciplines.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.