// Open Role at 1010 Games
Drive the visual narrative for premier CG animation projects, transforming scripts into compelling sequences and guiding junior artists within a vibrant Vancouver studio.
About Us
10:10 Games is an independent development studio based in the heart of Warrington, UK. 10:10 Games saw its first release in 2024 with Funko Fusion and is now gearing up for future growth with new and exciting IPs.
At 10:10 Games, we have anchored a people first culture into our studio where our team are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are building development pathways that allow us to help everyone reach the next stage of their career with our internal promotion opportunities. Having regular progression catch ups with your manager lets us always have your learning and development aspirations as a prime focus.
We also value transparency, collaboration and genuinely care about everyone’s feedback within our studio. We therefore have fortnightly company-wide stand ups and regular check in meetings with each team to ensure we are maintaining this promise.
We have a passionate Outreach programme that we love everyone to get involved with! We have already partnered with Women in Games, Grads in Games, Into Games and more. We are an inclusive studio that believe strongly in opening the doors into the industry, so we provide opportunities within local universities, colleges and schools through our work experience, internships and apprenticeships.
We are growing our team rapidly over the next few months, so this is an amazing opportunity to come and join our people-first culture and be part of our exciting expansion!
As an equal opportunity employer at 10:10 Games we treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic.
About The Role
We are looking for a Mid-Level VFX Artist to join our Art Team.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in our creative Art department, supporting many departments producing high quality VFX for Environment, Character and Gameplay Art, Animation and Game Mechanics that match the ambition and vision of the studio and project.
We are looking for a creative and pro-active team player who can problem solve, take direction and also work to clear briefs.
What You'll do
Work under the direction of the Art Director, Lead/Senior VFX and other appropriate discipline leads
Create environmental, character and mechanic related effects from initial modelling/texture creation to final implementation within UE5
Liaise with Art/Design/Animation/Code to fully understand effect requirements and to aid implementation
Ensure consistency of style throughout the project
Research and provide options for effects if required
Aid in the development and enhancement of tools for the VFX/Art teams
Take responsibility for solving pipeline and technical issues
Create effect templates
Schedule your own work
What We're Looking For
Benefits & Perks
Work closely with the Storyboard Director to deeply understand script narratives and visual requirements. Identify key scenes, action sequences, and emotional beats, imparting seasoned storytelling insights. Create detailed and dynamic storyboards that elevate the storytelling process, demonstrating mastery in composition, pacing, and character expression. Collaborate with directors, the production team, and other team members to maintain a consistent visual style throughout the project. Provide guidance and mentorship to Junior Storyboard Artists, fostering their artistic growth and ensuring a cohesive artistic vision across the team. Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, lending your expertise to elevate the creative process. Provide constructive feedback to junior artists, refining and improving storyboards to meet the project's artistic and narrative goals. Iterate on storyboard frames based on feedback from the Director and Production team. Lead by example in meeting project deadlines, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality storyboards. 3+ years of experience as a Storyboard Artist in the 3D animation industry. Proficiency in Storyboard Pro; knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, and Maya is a plus. Strong foundation in art fundamentals, including perspective, form, composition, anatomy, and posing. Solid understanding of cinematic storytelling, including timing, pacing, and visual continuity. Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset. Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.