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Virtual Air Guitar Company is currently looking for talented freelance concept artists to work on an exciting console game project. We're looking for an artist with eye for stylish graphics, able to create stunning environment and/or character concepts from written descriptions or develop existing ideas, who is available to start work soon.

Our current project is a fighting game where the player's body is the controller. The game makes use of novel in-house next-generation computer vision technology. The game is inspired by 70's kung-fu movie era, set in a world between the real and the fantastic.

Our website can be found at:
http://www.virtualairguitar.com

Positions:
Environment Concept Artist, Character Design Artist.
Work is off-site and freelance, paid on basis of created assets.

Position summary:
Create high-quality pre-visualisations and concept artwork of characters and / or environments for console games.

Requirements:
You should have a portfolio demonstrating high quality artwork, strong understanding of color, perspective and anatomy. We're aiming for a stylized look, so ability to adapt is a must.

- Digital painting and traditional art skills.
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop and ability to perform tasks in Photoshop if needed.
- Character design skills.
- Environment design.
- Understanding of visual storytelling.
- Professional work experience in the game or movie industry or related field.

Professional attributes:
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Follow given direction.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Fluent written English and good communication skills.
- Interest and knowledge of fantasy genre and pop culture.
- Meet deadlines and milestones in time.
- Ability to deliver and receive constructive critique.

Essential responsibilities:
- Render 2D color images using digital or traditional tools.
- Work and communicate with art director in process of designing concept art.
- Character concept development, either from scratch or further development of existing sketches.
- Environment / background concept development, render detailed drawings of levels based on prototype geometry.
- Able to take artwork from rough concept sketch to finished art.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, also include contact information and if possible, include preferred rates. Please provide a link to online portfolio or send artwork samples (total limit of 5MB) demonstrating your ability and suitability for this role. Email your application to jobs (at) virtualairguitar.com.

[VAGC]

Thanks for contacting us! We received many amazing portfolios and the game production is well under way. Thank you once again for your interest!