Internship Opportunity: 3D Marketing Artist Intern

We're on the lookout for a 3D Marketing Artist to join our internal content team. This position is ideal for someone with a background in 3D art, a solid understanding of Unreal Engine, and a keen interest in lighting and composition. The successful candidate will work across Sea of Thieves and future Rare IP, producing high-quality artwork to promote and build our franchises through a variety of platforms and channels. We're big believers in high-quality artwork here at Rare and, since we're developing our products as services, we aim for fast iteration using common methods. This means that we embrace modern development practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, team art reviews and agile methods. Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with an enthusiastic team to produce marketing and promotional visuals for Rare IP.
• Work together with colleagues at every level to meet creative objectives and goals.
• Invest time in self-improvement to enhance your art skills and project knowledge.
  
  Unreal Engine (UE4) knowledge is essential - portfolio must demonstrate this.
• Knowledge of UE4 Blueprint system.
• Strong character posing and scene composition skills are essential.
• Proficiency in 3D software, e.g. Maya, Max.
• Experience of using Photoshop.
• A strong artistic eye for detail, colour, value, tone, silhouette and lighting.
• Self-motivation, excellent communication skills and a positive team-player attitude.
• A passion for keeping up to date with current as well as future techniques.
• You must be legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK for this position. (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
• Relocation expenses are not provided as part of this role - p lease be aware that this role will be based at Rare Studio, Twycross, Leicestershire, CV9 3QN and the successful applicant will be required to work on-site to get the best out of their 12-month internship.
Please note , you don't need to have experience in video game art or be studying it specifically. Also, you don't need any formal diplomas or degrees to apply. We value your skills and enthusiasm. Preferred Qaulifications
• Strong traditional art skills.
• A love for stylised visuals.
• Personal artwork interests outside of any prescribed to you in any formal setting (e.g., personal portfolio, online competitions, independent game projects).
• Creative activities (e.g., interest in art principles, photography, creative writing, game art).
  
  Rare is an Xbox Game Studio creating the kind of games the world doesn't have. Our values - explorers, evolving, together - are fundamental to the games we make and how we make them. Rare offers rewarding and fulfilling careers for exceptional people, supporting you to learn and grow. Our studio is a welcoming campus in the heart of the Midlands, where the majority of our team work in a flexible hybrid work pattern.