Lead 3D Artist

Join the Evolution of Gaming: Lead 3D/Generalist Artist at MetaGravity's Edge of Chaos
Are you ready to redefine the boundaries of gaming as we know it? Do you possess the vision and artistic prowess to craft immersive, evolving worlds that transcend conventional MMORPG experiences? If so, MetaGravity invites you to become part of our ground-breaking journey.

As the Lead Artist for Edge of Chaos, you will play a pivotal role in shaping this visionary world. You'll define and champion the aesthetic vision, collaborating with a talented team of artists to ensure the game's visuals not only look stunning but also enhance gameplay and narrative. Your leadership will set the standard for creativity, innovation, and quality.

Learn more about Edge of Chaos here: https://www.edgeofchaos.io/

About MetaGravity

MetaGravity is a deep-technology company headquartered in London. We are fully funded and have grown to over 55 employees over the last 12 months. Very rarely for a deep tech start-up we are earning significant revenues in our first year of operation..

We are building disruptive technology platforms that will enable the future of scalable game simulations across 4 key business areas

MetaGravity Engine - the core technology platform which enables game simulations to scale to an arbitrarily large scale, breaking through the monolithic barriers of games engines (40-80 concurrent players) and spatial partitioning platforms (<1000 concurrent players). Our disruptive technology platform is already being deployed commercially and supporting >100k concurrent users in a single shard game environment. We also deliver game changing efficiencies in cloud compute costs, making it economic for the first time for cloud games to operate at scale. We are deeply integrated with major games engines including Unreal and Unity and are cloud agnostic - making it incredibly easy for developers to build new games or port over existing games to our infrastructure.

MetaGravity Solutions - we are building a leading metaverse game development studio which is commissioned to build new gaming applications on our infrastructure for the most amazing projects globally in the web3, digital twin, art gallery, music/entertainment and cultural space. We can deliver start of the art applications built on the only technology infrastructure which can deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.

MetaGravity Studio - we are building our own MMO RPG mediaeval fantasy sandbox game called Edge of Chaos, leveraging all of the potential of the MetaGravity infrastructure and blockchain platforms

GRAV and BOSON Tokens - we believe in the scalable decentralised future of cloud gaming infrastructure. Our compute platform will be accessible to customers through a hybrid combination of SAAS (USD Fiat) and a decentralised GRAV token economy. Our approach to distributed compute infrastructure enables us to build a real-time decentralised game asset register (aka a gaming blockchain) that can resolve relevant transactions in 1-2ms, which is revolutionary for the blockchain gaming space. We plan to bring both the GRAV and BOSON tokens to market from 2024

MetaGravity was founded by experienced entrepreneurs and long-term collaborators Rashid Mansoor (Chief Executive Officer) and Tobin Ireland (Chief Business Officer). Our team is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators with decades-long experience in distributed systems, supercomputing, blockchain, game engine development and AAA game production. We are deeply committed to our cause, believe in its immense upside potential and embrace bold, first-principles thinking in our approach to problem-solving.

Job Summary

We are looking for an exceptional Lead Artist to contribute to the artistic vision and development of the Edge of Chaos game franchise.

Edge of Chaos has the potential to become one of the leading MMO RPG sandbox game brands in history. Enabled by the disruptive MetaGravity distributed compute and blockchain technology platforms, Edge of Chaos will deliver exciting new game experiences which are not constrained by the scale of simulation that can be supported in a single game shard. This will enable non-linear systems game logic, an unlimited number of concurrent players, expandable persistent worlds, with the most sophisticated AI players.

This role will be a career defining opportunity for an established Lead Artist with high ambition and the energy and ideas to contribute quickly in a high-growth global environment.

The role will report directly to the Head of Studio, Edge of Chaos and you will work closely with the Edge of Chaos leadership team and the MetaGravity Leadership team.

Responsibilities

The Lead Artist - Edge of Chaos will be responsible for creating the visuals of the game as well as manage junior team members. The role will be 70% drawing/designing and 30% managing/mentoring.

• Help in defining, articulating, and championing the aesthetic vision for Edge of Chaos

• Review and provide constructive feedback on the art team's output.

• Set quality expectations and provide visual benchmarks.

• Help in the creation of style guides, mood boards, and reference materials to support the visual direction.

• Coach and develop the art team, fostering both individual and collective growth.

• Cultivate a vibrant and inclusive creative team culture.

What Were Looking For

The Lead Artist will ideally have the following experience and capabilities

• Shipped at least one title as a Lead 3D/ Generalist Artist or numerous shipped titles credited as a 3D Artist.

• Strong foundational art skills, including expertise in 3D and/or 2D asset creation

• Hands-on experience and approach to UE5

• Passion for Medieval Fantasy

• Excellent communication skills

• Deep knowledge of various video game Art sub-disciplines.

• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modelling and painting/illustration software.

What We Offer

We believe that this is an exciting opportunity for the most exceptional candidates. We can offer you

• A rare opportunity to build a global market defining game brand over the next 5 years.

• Market benchmark base salary compensation which will grow with the business and role.

• A meaningful annual bonus plan based on company financial and quality performance and personal performance.

• Attractive stock ownership plans which enable secondary liquidity after each annual vesting period.

• Future token allocations to all equity holders and key team contributors.

• Over time, market leading benefits packages will be added in due course.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• The opportunity to help define and shape a high-performance culture.

Location

We hire the very best and operate a globally distributed team, with hubs in London, Warsaw and Dubai. Ideally you will be based in the UK or Warsaw. Other than that, a preference for a European time zone with a willingness to travel. We will consider exceptional remote candidates.

How to Apply

Please send us an email to careers@metagravity.com with a brief explanation of why you think you would be a good fit for MetaGravity and Edge of Chaos. Please also include your CV, Artstation profile and portfolio of games brands you have built.