3D Artist & Animator - Mid Weight

3d Artist & Animator (Mid-Weight)

Metavision

Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months

Hiring range: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (Pro Rata)

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

Metavision is an award-winning studio and agency for the Metaverse. We deliver strategy, creative and production in the Metaverse for brands and entertainment companies. From ongoing branded worlds to creative strategy, entertainment formats and IP partnerships, Metavision is the entry point to the Metaverse.

Your impact sends ripples.

The Team:

Metavision leads the wider Metaverse strategy for the ITV Group. We were founded in 2021 with a mission to bring the IP of ITV to younger audiences on the platforms they’re spending the most time on. We’ve applied this expertise not only to ITV, but across the BBC, Channel 4, RTL & Netflix. To support this mission, we work closely with brands to find innovative ways they can conduct marketing and brand building in immersive platforms.

Alongside this, as part of ITV, you’ll have the benefits of working at the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster. Access to heavyweight IP, an annual bonus scheme and other nice-to-haves like Cycle-to-Work schemes, season ticket loans etc.

We are seeking a 3D Artist & Animator here at Metavision.

Metavision activates on three core platforms: Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft. Each of these platforms relies on 3D assets for visual communication. Wether this is through in-game assets, or all the way to 360o campaigns across all media touchpoints that talk about or reference the game.

As a 3D Artist and Animator at Metavision, you’ll be one of the first hires of an ambitious Studio division seeking to bridge the gap between traditional production and UGC production. Initially you’ll be tasked with R&D projects, designed to maintain Metavision’s innovation lead and maintain ITV’s lead on immersive gaming platforms.

The Studios team will also plug into third party build teams and partners, to further elevate Metavision’s output. Through this, you’ll also be instrumental in building Metavision Studio’s processes and capability going forward.

An artist with experience working across the whole stack of 3D development, from concept to implementation. Experience in developing assets for Fortnite or Roblox is ideal, experience in developing assets optimised for gameplay is a requirement. Ideally, you will also have extensive knowledge of one piece of 3D software, accompanied by a working knowledge of all others, as interfacing with third parties with different approaches to 3D will be a significant part of the role.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Metavision Creative Department, in artworking for R&D and internal projects.
• Implement, debug and optimise 3D assets for UE5, UEFN, and Roblox Studio.
• Provide input on visual design and offer solutions to improve aesthetics and wider content.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and best practices within the Roblox and UEFN artwork community.
• Contribute to Metavision Studio’s best practice, processes and strategy.
• Assist in the creation of documentation related to 3D and artwork processes
• Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with QA teams to identify and fix bugs.

Join Metavision, Impact Millions

Skills You’ll Need (minimum role criteria):

• Solid experience developing assets for for UE, UEFN, or Roblox demonstrated via a portfolio & other means
• Experience & Knowledge of adapting assets from software packages over to the applicants primary package
• Demonstrated experience in shipping at least one gaming project
• Vast understanding of rigging, skinning, and animation principles
• Knowledge of game asset optimization and platform-specific requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics
• Portfolio showcasing relevant work in modeling and animation, with emphasis on assets created for Fortnite and Roblox

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Highly Desirable - extensive experience in Blender—> UE5 pipelines.
• Highly Desirable - Familiarity with Fortnite Creative tools and Roblox Studio
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, and independently

Metavision & ITV is for everyone.

Metavision & ITV strongly encourage applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

Metavision & ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits

Closing date: Wednesday 31st January 2024