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We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join our Artist-First AI Music lab. Our team pioneers and advances state-of-the-art generative technologies for music that create breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. We invent entirely new listening experiences that center and celebrate artists and creatives. All of our products will put artists and songwriters first, through these four principles: Partnerships with record labels, distributors, and music publishers: We’ll develop new products for artists and fans through upfront agreements, not by asking for forgiveness later.Choice in participation: We recognize there’s a wide range of views on use of generative music tools within the artistic community. Therefore, artists and rightsholders will choose if and how to participate to ensure the use of AI tools aligns with the values of the people behind the music.Fair compensation and new revenue: We will build products that create wholly new revenue streams for rightsholders, artists, and songwriters, ensuring they are properly compensated for uses of their work and transparently credited for their contributions.Artist-fan connection: AI tools we develop will not replace human artistry. They will give artists new ways to be creative and connect with fans. We will leverage our role as the place where more than 700 million people already come to listen to music every month to ensure that generative AI deepens artist-fan connections. For more information, see this press release! _ • Close Collaboration: Work side-by-side with research scientists to conduct ground breaking research in music generation (diffusion, flow matching, or autoregressive models), as well as related domains like ML-based audio processing, music information retrieval, machine learning, and signal processing., • Improve model training pipelines. You’ll debug distributed training, optimize data loading at massive scale, and ensure smooth scaling across compute environments., • Optimize performance. You’ll profile and accelerate existing training and inference code to make experiments faster and production systems more responsive., • Integrate models into production environments. You’ll work directly with platform and product teams to deploy models into the hands of hundreds of millions of Spotify’s users., • Incorporate state-of-the-art research. You'll translate models and techniques described in the literature into robust, well-engineered prototypes., • Maintain a high-quality codebase. You’ll enforce clear structure, consistency, and testing practices to support long-term maintainability on a codebase shared between members of a fast-paced globally distributed team., • Enhance researcher experience. You’ll build internal tooling, libraries, and workflows to make experimentation, debugging, and deployment more efficient for the whole team., • You have experience training or fine-tuning large machine learning models on GPUs using PyTorch or similar frameworks., • You have experience working with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Microsoft Azure., • You understand how to debug problems in machine learning training code., • You communicate effectively with global teams and are ready to work both face-to-face and asynchronously with collaborators on multiple continents., • You have experience optimizing code for performance and can make GPUs “go brrr” (train at maximum efficiency)., • You learn new concepts and technologies quickly and keep up to date with the rapid pace of development in machine learning and AI., • You are resourceful and proactive; when faced with blockers, you seek out solutions through research, experimentation, and collaboration., • You’re not afraid to dig deep into the stack: working with lldb, NVIDIA Nsight, or other low-level debugging tools is a plus., • You have a solid grasp of computer science concepts like type systems, compilers, parallelism, thread safety, encapsulation, and the like., • You have an interest in learning more about audio processing and music information retrieval and you're excited about building amazing products that use these technologies., • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the EMEA region as long as we have_, • This team operates within the Central European and GMT time zone for collaboration., • Core working hours are CET 3pm-6pm / EST 9am-12pm.Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens. At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can. Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! For 30 years we’ve been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film and mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd. We are on the lookout for a Lead VFX Artist to join our passionate and growing VFX team to work on an upcoming unannounced project at the early stages of development. The VFX team is responsible for all visual effects developed in Rebellions games. Not only particle effects, but screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects and UI effects developed in Rebellions propriety engine “Asura”. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping project-specific processes and delivering industry-leading VFX for exciting new titles, giving you a direct influence on the construction and pipeline requirements. This is an incredible opportunity for those eager to take on the challenge of providing impactful leadership and mentorship, fostering the development and career growth of a talented team. Responsibilities • Define the creative vision and technical direction for real-time visual effects across the project., • Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of VFX artists, ensuring high-quality standards and consistent visual language., • Partner with art, design, and engineering leadership to align VFX with gameplay, storytelling, and overall project goals., • Establish and maintain efficient workflows, pipelines, and best practices to keep the team productive and scalable., • Provide clear feedback, support career growth, and foster a collaborative, creative environment., • Own the delivery of VFX content at scale, balancing visual impact with performance budgets and platform requirements. We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing remote options based on individual needs if you are based in the UK. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment. • Extensive professional experience in real-time VFX, with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional artistry, technical mastery, and a cohesive visual style., • Leadership experience guiding teams of VFX artists, providing mentorship, and setting standards for quality and efficiency., • Expert proficiency with industry-standard tools (Blender, Photoshop, Substance, After Effects, Houdini, Embergen, or equivalents)., • Deep knowledge of particle systems, textures, simulations, and optimisation strategies for real-time performance., • Ability to define and communicate a clear vision for VFX that enhances gameplay and narrative., • Strong cross-discipline collaboration skills, with experience aligning VFX direction with art, design, and code., • Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and establish scalable workflows and pipelines., • Experience with project planning, source control, and documentation, ensuring the VFX team operates smoothly within studio and departmental pipelines. We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including: • 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days), • Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision, • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover, • Enhanced Family Leave, • Interest Free, Tax-Free loans, • Enhanced Pension Scheme, • EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, • Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events! Life at Our Oxford HQ Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces. Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio. Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable! Inside Rebellion Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms. Find out more about us _ Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being. We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products. If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website. Visit our Careers website to view all our live vacancies: _ #LI-Remote

Job Description- Senior Vehicle Artist Remote (UK, Germany or the Netherlands) About Us Motorsport Games is a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and the associated FIA World Endurance Championship (the “WEC”) which we represent in our recent release Le Mans Ultimate on PC. Our portfolio also includes the KartKraft karting simulation game, as well as Studio 397’s previous title rFactor 2 - a realistic racing simulator technology and platform. rFactor 2 also powers F1® Arcade through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Our purpose is to make the thrill of motorsports accessible to everyone by creating the highest quality, most sophisticated and innovative experiences for racers, gamers and fans of all ages. Our products and services target a large global motorsport and video games audience. We are also striving to become a leader in organising and facilitating esports tournaments, competitions, and events for our licensed racing games. We create and own the technology for RaceControl, a unique system that powers skill-based matchmaking, statistics and server management (amongst other) behind our titles, whilst also offering an optional subscription. Why Join Us This is an opportunity to join the team at an exciting point in the evolution of our projects and contribute at a senior level to the creation of high-quality, officially licensed motorsport content. As a Senior Vehicle Artist, you will play a key role in maintaining and raising visual and technical standards across vehicle production, working closely with our internal team and external partners to deliver highly accurate, performance-optimised assets. Your experience will help shape best practices, support consistency, and contribute to the ongoing development of our vehicle art pipelines. Alongside hands-on asset creation, you will have the opportunity to mentor others, share knowledge, and help refine workflows as our projects and teams continue to grow. You will collaborate closely with production, licensing and technical stakeholders to ensure vehicles meet creative, technical and approval requirements. This role offers a balance of craft, responsibility and influence, working on motorsport titles where authenticity, realism and attention to detail are central to the player experience. This role reports to the Executive Producer, who is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the project. The Senior Vehicle Artist will work closely with the Executive Producer to align vehicle art production with project priorities, schedules and quality expectations, providing input on scope, progress and risks within the vehicle art discipline and supporting effective cross-team collaboration. The Role Studio 397 and Motorsport Games are looking for a highly skilled Senior Vehicle Artist to create stunning 3D representations of cars in our latest title, Le Mans Ultimate, the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans – a racing simulation available on PC and planned to release on current generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles by end of 2026/early 2027. We are looking for an experienced vehicle artist with a video games background that can help us bring incredible race cars to life in our custom graphics and physics engine. This role is remote but only open to applicants based within the UK, Germany or the Netherlands. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high quality motor racing cars in 3D modelling tools, focusing on visual output, technical quality and a high level of accuracy to the real life counterpart. Your technical and practical abilities will be well developed, and you’ll be able to grasp new concepts and programs quickly, as well as participating in R&D of new techniques to implement into the production pipeline’. Responsibilities • Be responsible for recreating real life car models as close to reality as possible, • Work and clearly communicate with a small internal art team to create exceptional art, • Where required, work with external artists to supplement the internal team, • Utilise CAD and photographic references, • Work with existing documented methods bur also push the team forward with new techniques and other ways to improve, • Liaise with licencing teams to get models approved by licensors, • Optimise models to ensure best performance, • Mentor other artists as a senior member of the team Requirements • In order to be considered for this role, you must provide a portfolio showing wireframes and uvw layouts of vehicle modelling examples fit for video game usage, • Strong English Skills both written and spoken., • Have a portfolio demonstrating your skills and experience in 3D modelling for vehicle art, • 5+ years of professional game development experience, • Experience of recreating real life motorsport environments for real time video games., • Excellent Modelling, UVW and Texturing skills., • High levels of competence with 3ds Max or Blender, Photoshop and Substance packages., • Experience creating photo realistic materials (not stylised)., • Ability to work well self-directed, • A high level of attention to aesthetic detail., • A passion for motorsport, • Exceptional verbal communication skills, • Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external, • Experience of working within a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Senior Lighting Artist to join our team and help define the visual tone and atmosphere of our projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced artist to take ownership of lighting pipelines, contribute to visual storytelling, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver stunning, immersive environments. As a Senior Lighting Artist, you’ll play a key role in shaping the mood and readability of our worlds, using lighting to enhance gameplay, guide the player, and support narrative beats. You’ll work closely with art direction, environment teams, and technical artists. The rundown: • 12 month fixed term contract, • Full time (37.5 hours per week), • Fully remote within the UK, • Salary is competitive and dependent on experience Key responsibilities: • Design and implement high-quality lighting across environments, characters, and cinematics., • Collaborate with art direction to define and maintain the visual tone of the project., • Work closely with environment and level design teams to ensure lighting enhances gameplay and readability., • Optimize lighting for performance across platforms while maintaining visual quality., • Develop and maintain lighting workflows and documentation., • Troubleshoot and resolve lighting-related issues in engine., • Provide feedback and mentorship to junior and mid-level artists. The skills you’ll need: • Has 4+ years of professional experience in lighting for games or real-time applications., • Demonstrates expertise in lighting tools and techniques within game engines such as Unreal or Unity., • Has a strong understanding of lighting theory, colour, composition, and mood., • Is experienced in optimising lighting for performance across platforms., • Has a solid grasp of PBR workflows, post-processing, and real-time rendering., • Can work independently and take ownership of lighting across large scenes., • Has a portfolio that showcases exceptional lighting work in real-time environments. The nice to haves: • Experience with cinematic lighting or cutscene workflows., • Familiarity with shader development or technical art pipelines. We are nDreams – we develop and publish the world’s most immersive VR games. You may know us as the team behind Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Synapse, Phantom: Covert Ops, Fracked, and the recently released FRENZIES. With humble beginnings as an independent studio, we combine amazing projects and considerable scale with a personal, caring touch. We believe the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy and safe teams. We're committed to building a culture centred on respect, wellbeing and balance. It's crucial we make our games and industry more accessible to underrepresented communities. We strive to live this through the people we hire, the experiences we create and the causes we support. We want everyone to have the opportunity to bring their best, authentic self to work. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process by emailing or speaking to your nDreams recruiter. For more information about reasonable adjustments, check out this We offer great perks, including flexible hours, duvets days, your birthday off, dedicated personal development time and support, as well as regular socials. Beyond this, there’s an excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover and much more.

Description At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we create world-class multiplayer experiences through Co-Dev and Full-Dev partnerships. Our people-first culture supports a diverse, global team in a welcoming and flexible work environment. With teams spread worldwide, we prioritise connection—both online and in person. Giving back is central to who we are, with a focus on local communities, education, and sustainability. We are looking for a Senior UI/UX Artist to help MPG deliver the best possible Game User Interfaces to our clients. Are you deeply passionate about seamless design choices, the exact colour choice for a button, or the perfect positioning of it? Do you notice font choice, alignment and kerning everywhere you look? Do you love solving the frustration of poorly designed user flow? If you have a natural eye for these details, then this may be the role for you. You will be collaborating closely with our game designers, artists, engineers and production teams to deliver world class work for our clients and continue our drive for improvement in service and quality. You’ll be an advocate for great communication in User Interfaces, sharing knowledge on the subject and contributing improvements to our processes. You’re a skilled artist/graphic designer, with a strong understanding of Core Game and Meta Game design as well as the technical challenges of UI development. Requirements • You’re stylistically diverse, organised and precise, • You have a deep understanding of the roles and workflows of a UI art team, and how an art team integrates with and supports the wider development team, • You’re a fantastic Graphic Designer with a strong knowledge of art theory, • Advanced knowledge of User Interface theory and practice, including terminology and best practices, • Proficiency with typical UI and graphic design tools, alongside a solid general knowledge of art tools and game engines such as Figma, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine, • Ability to create and present high level documentation, style guides and ideation, • Ability to advise team members on UI production matters - with solid experience using production tools like Jira, • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong ability to analyse and comprehend visual direction, • A strong communicator with the ability to verbalise conceptual thoughts and the willingness to accept constructive critique What would help: • Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable, • Experience with direct client communication., • UI concept art and white box wireframing experience What you'll be doing: • Creating professional UI experiences, focusing on the development of excellent UX design, visual layout and concepts, • Organising and reviewing play-tests of user interface prototypes and final in-game UI, • Iterating on playable game flows so that all stakeholders can get a feel for the UI before any expensive implementation is conducted, • Creating motion graphic mock-ups to illustrate complex interactions, • Communicating with stakeholders, extracting requirements and advising on solutions, • Leading by example, setting benchmarks, style guides, high quality standards, workflows, documentation and approvals, • Reporting for internal and client needs, • You’ll keep one eye on the future - research, evaluate and propose practices that keep us on the cutting edge! Benefits Our Benefits Flexible working: Remote-friendly long before it was the norm, with core hours that support both great work and real life. Support & wellbeing: Mental health first-aiders, therapy and coaching via Myndup, plus private medical insurance to help you stay healthy and supported. Pension & life cover: A strong pension plan and life insurance to support your future and protect your family. Time for you: Minimum 25 days’ holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about. Parental leave: Family-first policies that support parents and caregivers with flexibility and balance. Levelling up: Annual L&D budget, expert talks, game jams, and mentoring opportunities to help you grow your skills and career. Role Information: EN Studio: The Multiplayer Group Location: Europe, United Kingdom Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Service Type: Art Employment Type: Permanent Fully Remote Working Pattern: Full Time Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy _.