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Concept Artist

CCP — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:23:46 -0500

CCP is looking for Concept Artists for EVE Online. The Concept Artists create concept art and mood pieces for EVE Online under the direction of the Art Director. We are looking for artists who are excited to contribute to the quality and impact of a large project.

Responsibilities include:

Sketching and designing environments, characters, vehicles, props, etc.
Preparing detailed design reference sheets for 3D production.
Participating in defining the look and feel of visual parts of EVE Online.
Retouching and finalizing assets delivered by 3D artists and outsourcing partners when necessary.

Required Experience/skills

Excellent drawing and illustration skills.
Perfect knowledge of digital arts using the most common graphic software packages.
Ability to work in a team and under the supervision of an Art Director.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others.
Previous similar position in the gaming industry, audiovisual production or graphic design is a plus.
Knowledge of 3D modeling and texturing is a plus.

Please apply directly to www.ccpgames.com/jobs

All candidates are required to send a resume AND a portfolio with their application (website link, digital files, prints, samples, etc.)
Applications without portfolio or samples will not be processed.

posted by CCP
in Concept Artist - Games

Senior/Lead Character Modeler

CCP — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:23:21 -0500

CCP is looking for Senior/Lead Character Modeler to work closely with the Art Director and other Leads from the project and will have a crucial role in establishing and maintaining the visual and technical aspects of the characters and character related assets.

Major responsibilities include:

Lead and mentor the internal character team day-to-day.
Work closely with the Art Director and the concept art team to ensure consistency between the concept and final assets.
Establish and maintain the production requirements to enforce both technical and aesthetical coherence.
Produce final assets both for in-game use and for reference purposes.
Create outsourcing documentation and communicate requirements to outsourcing partners.
Monitor the quality consistency of outsourced and in-house production.
Coordinate and act as a liaison with other CCP offices and projects for specifications and methods coherence.

Skills and Experience:

5+ years professional games development experience.
A shipped title as a Senior and/or Lead Character Artist on PC or major console platform. Experience on MMO titles is a plus.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Maya, Zbrush and Photoshop.
Expertise with up to date art production techniques.
Excellent artistic skills.
Pro-actively seek art direction and cooperation with other team members.
Solid understanding of next-gen character development process, limitations and dependencies.
Solid time management skills.
Strong communication skills.

Please apply directly to www.ccpgames.com/jobs

posted by CCP
in Modeling - Games

Artist / Graphic Designer

CCP — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:18:54 -0500

CCP is looking for experienced artists to work as Concept Artist / Graphic Designer on EVE Online. We are looking for candidates who can create concept art and mood pieces for EVE Online under the direction of the Art Director. We are looking for artists who are excited to contribute to the quality and impact of a large project. Responsibilities include:

Designing environments, characters, vehicles, props, etc.
Layout of production documents and design reference documents.
Participating in defining the look and feel of visual parts of EVE Online.

Retouching and finalizing assets delivered by technical artists and outsourcing partners. Required Experience/skills

excellent drawing and illustration skills and/or advanced graphic design skills.

good practical knowledge of digital arts using the most common graphic software packages.

ability to work in a team and under the supervision of an Art Director.

ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others.

minimum education required: None (Art or Design schools/academy will be a plus)

minimum experience required: Similar position in the gaming industry, audiovisual production or graphic design is a plus

All candidates are required to send a resume AND a portfolio with their application (website link, digital files, prints, samples, etc.) Applications without portfolio or samples will not be processed.

posted by CCP
in Graphic Design - Games

Lead Character Artist

Edge of Reality — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:20:15 -0500

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

Work closely with the Studio Art Director and the Lead Artist to define the artistic goals for a game

Assist the production team in the creation and overall management of the art schedule in relation to character modeling tasks

Responsible for establishing the character art production pipeline and enforcing the process throughout the project cycle

Working with production to adjust project goals and design revisions on the fly as necessary to adapt to changing situations to meet established schedules

Work with the other discipline leads on the team on a daily basis to effectively meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar

Ensure that artists on the character team have reasonable schedules, clearly defined tasks, all of the tools necessary to do their job, and sensible file structures and naming conventions

Detect significant problems and find the best “artistic/technical/organizational” compromise in collaboration with the lead artist and other team leads

Take part in the development of new graphic techniques and the integration of the graphical content in the engine

Management:

Lead and motivate the character team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on budget and on time

Mentor and serve as a technical and creative resource for the team, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles

Assist in the recruiting, hiring, mentoring and preparing performance reviews of artists

Collaborate with the Studio Management Team and HR to assemble a AAA Art Team


QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

10+ years experience within the game industry

At least two AAA published game credited in a Character Lead role

Proven leadership and management skills

Soft skills:

Understands game production design process and methodology
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently

Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management

Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project

Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines

Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results

Ability to mentor and train the art staff

Hard Skills:

Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release
Demonstrable excellence as an artist

Know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game
development related to character modeling

Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (maya, softimage, 3dsmax, zbrush, mudbox, 3Dcoat) DCC applications

Next generation console experience

Rigging and skinning experience

Experience with Art Outsourcing

Education:

B.A. or equivalent degree

Applicants should submit a 2D and 3D portfolio

Send resume, cover letter, samples and website links to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Lead Character Artist in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Art director - Games

Designer

Edge of Reality — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:19:45 -0500

Designers - Writers - Senior Designers

Edge of Reality needs great game designers to work on our high-profile, big-budget, highly anticipated titles.

We have multiple openings, and the exact job responsibilities will depend upon the successful candidates' skill sets and interests. What's most important to us is to find experienced, talented, creative, enthusiastic designers to help us make these blockbuster games.

Requirements:

3+ years experience as a designer on successful console titles
Work history on console games that you're proud of, and prove what you're capable of
Effective communication skills, both written and interpersonal
Experience working with artists and programmers to solve problems, craft creative solutions, and create consensus
Excellent analytical skills
A burning passion to create fantastic games

Please send resume, design samples and website links tojobs@edgeofreality.com with Designer in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Lead game designer - Games

Flash UI Artist

Edge of Reality — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:03:32 -0500

The Flash UI Artist is responsible for implementing the HUD and UI for a highly anticipated XBox 360 and PS3 title. This person will work closely with artists, designers, programmers, and production to design, implement, and iterate on a flash based user interface. This is a junior to mid level position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience working with Flash and Action Script

Experience with Graphic/UI Design

Strong technical skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please send resume and work samples to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Flash UI Artist in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in UI & Tools - Games

Artist/Illustrator

Cadillac Jack — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:24:26 -0500

Cadillac Jack, a leading supplier of innovative casino games and systems, is currently seeking an Artist/Illustrator to join our team-oriented group of creatives in the Game Design Department. The ideal candidate will be required to develop storyboards, create and illustrate characters, landscapes and bonus concepts and be able to execute from initial concept to asset delivery. Workload involves producing quality illustrations for slot symbols and highly complex bonus scenes.

Requirements:

□ Bachelor degree in art or equivalent.
□ Exceptional abilities in character development, with emphasis on anatomy and expressions.
□ Strong Illustration skills with good composition, design and color theory
□ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
□ Ability to receive constructive feedback and eager to learn.
□ Ability to work independently and collaboratively
□ Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
□ Portfolio required.

Software Knowledge:

Required:
□ Illustrator
□ Photoshop

Pluses:
□ Corel Draw
□ Alienbrain
□ Particle Illusion

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

posted by Cadillac Jack
in Illustration - Games

Graphic Designer

Cadillac Jack — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:21:37 -0500

Looking for a full-time Graphic Designer to conceptualize and create games for the casino industry. This individual must have skills in color theory, typography and composition/layout. This position requires full-range project completion from brain-storming, sketching to final product. Workload involves producing graphic assets for slot machine titles including (but not limited to) logos, glass art and static game art.

Requirements:

□ Bachelor degree in graphic design or equivalent.
□ Exceptional abilities in color, layout and type.
□ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
□ Ability to receive constructive feedback and eager to learn.
□ Ability to work independently and collaboratively
□ Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
□ Portfolio required.

Software Knowledge:

Required:
□ Illustrator
□ Photoshop

Pluses:
□ Extensis Suitcase
□ Alienbrain

DISCLAIMER:

posted by Cadillac Jack
in Graphic Design - Games

2D/3D Animator

Cadillac Jack — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:15:58 -0500

Cadillac Jack, a leading supplier of innovative casino games and systems, has an immediate opening for a full-time 3D/2D ANIMATOR in the Game Design Department. The ideal candidate will be required to develop storyboard concepts, model characters and environments in 3D and animate in both 2D and 3D and be able to execute from initial concept to asset delivery. Workload involves creating and animating slot symbols to highly complex bonus scenes with player interaction and all within a team setting.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2-year 2D/3D art degree with an emphasis in character animation.
Exceptional abilities in character modeling, animation and concept storyboarding.
Strong Illustration skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and eager to learn.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
Portfolio required.

Software Knowledge:

Required:
Maya
AfterEffects
Photoshop
Illustrator

Pluses:

Alienbrain
Particle Illusion

DISCLAIMER:

posted by Cadillac Jack
in Animation - Games

Senior 3D/ Look Development Artist

FILTER — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:33:15 -0500

FILTER is seeking a Senior 3D/Look Development Artist to join a team that's defining visual and workflow characteristics for 3D game asset creation. This position is a 9 to 12 month contract located in Redmond. Our ideal candidate has expert-level knowledge of ZBrush, Photoshop and Maya and has over 3 years' game production experience.

Mainly responsible for the creation and modification of existing shader parameters, painting and applying texture maps, the Senior 3D/Look Development Artist will also develop custom lighting solutions. They'll work closely with the project's art director to determine the visual and quality level expectations for both the 3D characters and environments to be used in game production.

The Senior 3D/Look Development Artist will be expected to prepare UVs and textures and conduct ZBrush rapid prototyping and concepting. As a proactive member of the project team, you'll also need to have the ability to create art content in a variety of styles.

If you've got outstanding problem solving skills and a history of putting your superb creative eye to work, than FILTER would love to see your resume and portfolio.

SKILLS YOU'LL NEED

* 3+ years experience producing games
* Expert knowledge of ZBrush, Photoshop, Maya, 3DSMax and Softimage
* Previous experience working with proprietary and turnkey game engines such as Unreal 3, Unity and CryEngine
* Ability to write shaders preferred
* Programming and scripting skills a plus (for instance MEL, Python, MaxScript, HLSL)
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with other team members and art director
* Natural problem solver with a knack for solving various design and technical solutions
* Experience preparing UVs and textures, ZBrush rapid prototyping and geometry construction

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

FILTER is a full-service creative resources company that connects industry-leading companies with the very best creative talent throughout the West Coast. Offering both creative staffing services and interactive media design and production, FILTER helps clients to make their ideas a reality and complete their projects with more speed, flexibility and cost efficiency. The company is headquartered in Seattle and has branch offices in Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. FILTER has been serving the creative community, including top consumer brands and technology companies as well as leading design, advertising and interactive agencies, for the past two decades.

To apply, please register at http://www.filtertalent.com/ and complete a personal profile in order to express interest in this position: http://www.filtertalent.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?m=j&id=413

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.
FILTER is an equal opportunity employer.

posted by FILTER
in 3D Generalist - Games

3d Environtment Modeling Artist

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:40:37 -0500

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field
In the last few years, the studio in Barcelona has been developing high-quality mobile and iPhone games. Due to our constant expansion, we are currently hiring:

3D ENVIRONMENT MODELING ARTIST

Requirements:

- 2 years' experience in 3D Studio Max
- Excellent abilities in modeling and texturing, in both high- and low-polygon resolution.
- Diploma in 2D/3D arts or architecture an asset.
- Experience in level design and/or professional experience in PC and consoles (Nintendo DS, PSP®, Wii) an asset.

Responsibilities:

- Geometric modeling of terrains, level objects and characters.
- Collaborating with the art director to create high-quality visual sets.
- Being actively involved in the creation process and constant interacting with the game and level designers
- Demonstrating artistic modeling abilities, both in high- and low-polygon resolution.
- Contributing efficiently to the artistic pipeline and to platform limitations.
- Complying with deadlines and milestones established by the project leads

Profile:

Highly motivated and passionate about video games.
Proficiency in classic drawing, storyboard and/or illustration.
Required: the candidate must live or be able to live in Barcelona.

Benefits:

- The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, with people who have a passion for creating video games.
- Open working climate, young and dynamic team.
- Motivating salary, permanent contract, full-time job and additional merit pay system.

DEMO REEL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants need to have 3D models available, with fully textured environments (online, CD or DVD)

Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: Environtment modeling artist

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Modeling - Games

Videogames Developer

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:39:01 -0500

Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles, present in 20 countries in Europe, North America and Asia (4,000 employees) is currently hiring at its Barcelona studio:

Video Game Developer

Post description:
As a member of our creative team in Barcelona, you will be part of the development process of 2D/3D videogames from start to finish, while constantly looking for creative solutions.
Daily responsibilities include overseeing development and code debugging, and integrating graphics, sound and network components.

Minimum requirements:
• Motivated, ambitious, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal interest in video games and a solid understanding of its culture.
• Fluent in English and interested in living in Barcelona (Spain)
• 2-3 years of professional programming experience (strong knowledge of C or C++).
• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Extras:

• 3D programming experience on the iPhone, Xbox, PS3TM, PSP® and Nintendo DS would be an asset.
• Experience in 3D graphics engine algorithms (3D math skills)

Benefits:
- The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, with people who have a passion for making great games.
- We offer a supportive working climate, a young and dynamic team with a free communication style and also the possibility to reward outstanding performances fairly.
- Motivating salary and a merit pay system

Send your CV with the reference "Developer Barcelona" to:
recrutdevsp@gameloft.com

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Programming - Games

FLASH ARTIST

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:37:53 -0500

Post description:

As member of the art department, you will be responsible for graphics production in the team (game designers, game developers, producer) from the first design phases to the completion of the project.

Profile:
• Great visual creativity and passion for video game creation and art.
• Important: Knowledge of vectorial art and 2D animation.
• Essential: Proficient in Flash.
• Good artistic drawing skills (concept art)

Assets:
• Sense of aesthetics: knowledge in specific referents (cinema, painting, sculpture) or artistic schools that allow the creation of some general stylistic guides.
• Fluent in English (not a requirement).
• Experience in modeling and animation.
• Able to work with 3DS Max in low polygon counts.

Benefits:
• Job in Barcelona.
• Opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, creating high-quality video games. We offer a supportive work climate, and are a young and dynamic team with a free communication style.
• Salary to be discussed, permanent contract, full-time job and a merit pay system.

Interested applicants should send their CV and samples/demos to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: "Flash Artist"

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in 2D Animator - Games

2d Artist

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:36:49 -0500

GAMELOFT, present in 20 countries around Europe, North America and Asia (4,000 employees), is a leading international developer and distributor of video games looking for new talent to reinforce its creation teams.
In the last few years, the studio in Barcelona has been developing high-quality, critically acclaimed games and is currently expanding.

SENIOR 2D ARTIST

Post description:

As member of the art department, you will be responsible for graphics production in the team (game designers, game developers, producer) from the first design phases to the completion of the project.

Requirements:

• Great visual creativity and passion for video game creation and art
• Important: Knowledge of pixel art and/or vectorial art, as well as 2D animation.
• Essential: Proficient in Photoshop and/or Flash.
• Good artistic drawing skills (concept art).

Assets:

• Sense of aesthetics: knowledge in specific referents (cinema, painting, sculpture) or artistic schools that allow creating some general stylistic guides.
• Fluent in English (not a requirement).
• Experience in modeling and animation.
• Able to work with 3DS Max in low polygon counts.

Benefits:

• Job in Barcelona city.
• Opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, creating high-quality video games. We offer a supportive work climate, and are a young and dynamic team with a free communication style.
• Salary to be discussed, permanent contract, full-time job and a merit pay system.

Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: "Pixel Art"

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Concept Artist - Games

Character Modeling Artist

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:47:43 -0500

Requirements:

- Experience in organic and inorganic modeling, both in high and low resolution.
- Extensive knowledge of human and animal anatomies.
- High proficiency in 3D Studio Max modeling.
- Proficiency creating textures with Photoshop.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of animation.
- Experience working on PC or consoles (Nintendo DS, PSP®, Wii) will be considered as an asset.

Responsibilities:

- Creating and modeling high-quality characters, objects and effects, to be used in-game and for cutscenes, and actively participate in their implementation in the game.
- Being actively involved in the game creation process and constantly interacting with the game designer and the art director.
- Contributing efficiently to the artistic pipeline and to platform limitations.
- Complying with deadlines and milestones established by the project leads

Profile:

Highly motivated and passionate about video games.
Required: the candidate must live or be able to live in Barcelona.

Benefits:

- The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, with people who have a passion for creating video games.
- Open working climate, young and dynamic team.
- Motivating salary, permanent contract, full-time job and additional merit pay system

Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: Character modeling artist

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Modeling - Games

Game Designer Sports

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:43:20 -0500

Gameloft Iberica is currently seeking new talent to reinforce its creation teams. In the last four years, the Barcelona based development studio has consistently created high-quality, successful iPhone and high-end mobile phones and is now expanding. We are currently hiring:

GAME DESIGNER (Sports)

Post description:

Game designers provide the team with creative input and coordinate the quality of design implementation. Their tasks include (note that this is not a complete list):

• Benchmarking: documentation and competence analysis.
• Game design: from the first concepts to the final game system (cameras, controls, etc.)
• Level design: use of key game design concepts to create fun, creative and addictive environments.
• Operational team management: coordinating the graphics and programming teams assigned to the project.

Profile:

Great creativity and passionate about creating video games. The candidate should demonstrate the most of these aspects, which are necessary roles for any designer:
• Essential: extensive knowledge of all game systems: all video game genres, table-top role-playing games, trading card games, board games, etc.
• Passion for team sports.
• Extensive knowledge of casual games for consoles, main titles and audiences.
• Able to transmit an idea concisely and developed analytically.
• Leadership, motivation and ability to communicate within the project development team.
• Essential: fluent in English.

Assets:

• Sense of aesthetics: knowledge in specific referents (cinema, painting, sculpture) or artistic schools that allow creating some general stylistic guides.
• Technical knowledge: mathematics, logics, statistics, pseudocode programming.
• Marketing knowledge: analysis and documentation of market tendencies and ability to understand the project's target.
• Drawing / Composition: able to draw artistic sketches and digitally create images or videos. Experience in the use of the relevant tools.
• Good knowledge and practical experience producing 3D actives and related tools (editors, etc.)
• Broad and varied cultural background (history, literature, sciences, cinema, music, TV)
• Demonstration of previous experience in video games for the Nintendo DS and/or Wii is a plus.
• Experience in designing sports games is a major asset

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, with people who have a passion for creating video games.
• Open working climate, a young and dynamic team with a free communication style and possibility to lead a team to praiseworthy achievements that will be fairly compensated.
• Motivating salary, permanent contract, full-time job and additional merit pay system

The post is based in Barcelona.

Contact
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: Game designer

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Game designer - Games

3d Animator

Gameloft Iberica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:39:58 -0500

Gameloft Iberica is currently seeking new talent to reinforce its creation teams. The Barcelona-based development studio has consistently created high-quality, critically acclaimed games for mobile platforms and is now expanding.

Post description:

High-/Low-polygon 3D Character Animator

Profile:
Highly motivated, with a passion for video games.
A solid background in academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration.
A strong understanding of the fundamental principles of animation

Must be a resident of or willing to relocate to Barcelona

Responsibilities:
- Create believable, high-quality animations and directly participate in implementing them in games.
- Get actively involved in the game creation process by interacting with the game designer and art director.
- Effectively contribute to the art pipeline and target platform constraints.
- Meet project deadlines/milestones as set by project leads.

Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in 3D Studio Max
- Clear understanding of character motion and physics-based motion
- Excellent modelling/texturing skills with low polygon counts
- Creative and stylish animation design (vehicles, objects, characters)
- Working experience on PC or consoles (Nintendo DS, PSP®, Wii) is a major asset

Benefits:
- The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, with people who have a passion for making great games.
- We offer a supportive working climate, a young and dynamic team with a free communication style and also the possibility to reward outstanding performances fairly.
- Motivating salary, long-term contract and a merit pay system.

DEMO REEL REQUIREMENTS
Have a demo reel (online, CD or DVD format) demonstrating a great understanding of all essential animation concepts and showing the ability to convey emotion through movement. Applicants must provide demo reel/CD/DVD or website address to be considered for any animation position.

Interested applicants should send their CV and samples or demo reel to montse.olivan@gameloft.com. Reference: 3d animator

posted by Gameloft Iberica
in Animation - Games

VFX for Energy Drink Spec Commercial

Taimi Pictures — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:29 -0500

Hiring VFX Artist.

We are looking for someone who can perform or supervise VFX for an Energy Drink Spec Commercial. It is a 60 second commercial with a few effects shot involve.

The shoot will take place in Pasadena, California on the 27th and 28th of March, followed by two months of post production turnaround. If you're interested, please contact the following:

Michael Lutter

energy.commercial@gmail.com

(626)759-2484

posted by Taimi Pictures
in Effects - Film & VFX

VFX Artist / 3d Max Generalist

Green Grass Studios — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:30:07 -0500

Green Grass Studios is on a quest to find talented visual fx artists that use Digital Fusion, 3d Studio Max and Vray. The perfect candidate will have experience developing visuals from start to finish in a team based pipeline. It is a plus to have experience in particles, fluid/cloth simulation and 2d/3d compositing techniques. This opportunity is for United States citizens that are willing to relocate to Dallas, Texas. We are offering contract and permanant positions to be filled as soon as possible. If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your demo reel and or samples of work to jobs@greengrassstudios.com.

No phone calls please

To see some samples of our work go to www.greengrassstudios.com

posted by Green Grass Studios
in 3D Generalist - Film & VFX

Project Art Director/Art Lead

Edge of Reality — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:39:10 -0500

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

Work closely with the Studio Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to define the artistic goals for a game
Assist the Senior Management Team in the creation and overall management of the art schedule
Responsible for establishing the art production pipeline and enforcing the process throughout the project cycle
Working with Producer to adjust project goals and design revisions on the fly as necessary to adapt to changing situations to meet established schedules
Supporting the Producer to keep studio executive staff, the publisher and/or marketing staff up to speed on product status and vision through the preparation and presentation of appropriate project materials (e.g., milestone updates, demos, etc.
Work with the sub-leads on the team on a daily basis to effectively manage art direction, modeling, texturing, lighting, SFX, data optimization and debugging to meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar
Ensure that artists on the team have reasonable schedules, clearly defined tasks, all of the tools necessary to do their job, and sensible file structures and naming conventions
Detect significant problems and find the best artistic/technical/organizational compromise in collaboration with the lead artist and other team leads
Take part in the development of new graphic techniques and the integration of the graphical content in the engine
Communicate actively to the team the artistic vision while taking the best output from the team to improve that vision

Management:

Lead and motivate the art team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on budget and on time
In partnership with Producer, help settle project-related conflicts and disputes, and counsel artists according to HR policies
Mentor and serve as a technical and creative resource for the team, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles
Assist in the recruiting, hiring, mentoring and preparing performance reviews of artists
Collaborate with the Studio Management Team and HR to assemble a AAA Art Team

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

10+ years experience within the game industry
3+ published games credited as an artist
At least two AAA published game credited in a Art Lead or Director in a development role
Proven leadership and management skills

Soft skills:

Understands game production design process and methodology
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently
Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management
Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results
Ability to mentor and train the art staff

Hard Skills:

Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release
Able to draft an Art/Tech Art documents and execute on it
Demonstrable excellence as an artist (anatomy, graphic design, animation, architecture)
Know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game development (modeling, environment art, special effects, lighting, texturing, etc). Should be an expert in at least one of these areas
Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (maya preferred) DCC applications
Next generation console experience
Experience with Art Outsourcing

Education:

B.A. or equivalent degree

Please send resume, demo reel and work samples to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Lead Artist in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Art director - Games

Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer

Edge of Reality — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:38:27 -0500

Requirements:

Strong understanding of low-level systems programming

Skilled at memory and performance optimization

At least 1 shipped game title

At least 3 years professional programming experience

Strong C/C++ skills

Strong debugging and profiling skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Passion for gaming and what makes them tick

Pluses:

Some programming experience with C#

Console programming experience

Please send resume, cover letter and work samples to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Systems Engineer in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Engineer / Programmer - Games

Concept Artist / Painter

pixelStorm Inc. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:05:05 -0500

Create diverse and visually stunning art through sketches, storyboards and full color artwork. Enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time ranging from PC Adventure games to iPhone Arcade games.

• Superior conceptual art skills

• Ability to rapidly illustrate concepts based on verbal and written descriptions

• Mastery of Photoshop and/or Painter

• Strong traditional art skills

• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic

• Experience in both 2D and 3D mediums an asset

This is a fulltime position which requires relocation to our studio in Edmonton, Canada. To apply for this position, please send your resume along with samples of your work or a link to your online portfolio to jobs@pixelstorm.ca

posted by pixelStorm Inc.
in Concept Artist - Games

Flash UI Programmer

Edge of Reality — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:14:51 -0500

Flash UI Programmer

The Flash UI Programmer is responsible for implementing the HUD and UI for a highly anticipated XBox 360 and PS3 title. This person will work closely with artists, designers, programmers, and production to design, implement, and iterate on a flash based user interface. This is a junior to mid level position.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with Flash and Action Script.

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Experience using Flash on an embedded system, such as video game console, cell phone, or equivalent

• Experience using the Scaleform Flash library

• Experience working with C, C++, Java, C#, or similar

Please send resume and work samples to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Flash UI Programmer in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Engineer / Programmer - Games

Rigger

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:37:38 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently looking for a talented Technical Animator (Rigger) to join its cinematic and trailers team. Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Technical Animator (Rigger)

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Pipeline planning, execution and support for cinematics, teasers and trailers
• Skinning and Rigging leadership
• Streamline animation pipeline by creating (scripted) tools as necessary
• Meticulous and organized in the approach to tasks, including filing and storing of material

Skills and Profile

• Working knowledge with a scripting language (Mel, MAXScript, Python, etc.) is required
• Excellent technical knowledge of 3Ds Max, especially Character Studio.
• Extensive experience in rigging and skinning characters (incl. use of expressions and scripts) is required
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to help
• Strong knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, with an eye for accurate proportions, form and details
• Ability to take on large and complex tasks and manage responsibilities to deliver completed tasks on time
• Video game enthusiast, open minded, outward looking and can work unsupervised
• Knowledgeable in contemporary media (web, games, comics, film, animation, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and team spirit

*Important*

In order to consider your application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website or portfolio if you have one. Please forward this information to the following addresses:montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Rigging - Games

Video Game Programmer

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:34:46 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking Video Games Programmers to join our Next-gen consoles and iPhone production teams. Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Video Games Programmer

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Programming in the relevant languages (C/C++)
• Programming all the various game modules (artificial intelligence, sound library, display)
• Programming the tools required by other developers
• Collaborating closely with the game designer as well as the graphics teams to determine various game constraints and establish each element.

Skills

• Essential: C/C++
• Asset: Experience with iPhone, Wii, PS3, Xbox Live Arcade, PSP or DS.
• Essential: University degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Essential: 2 years of experience
• Essential: Fluent in French and English
• Essential: Knowledge of 3D programming (OpenGL)
• Important: Organized, self-reliant and a team player
• Asset: Experience in the video game industry.

Profile

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to optimize code size and speed to maximize the technological capacities of each device
• Ability to program in a methodical and structured manner
• High interest in video games and in-depth knowledge of gaming culture
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

*Important*

Please forward your CV and motivation letter to the following address: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Programming - Games

Producer

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:32:58 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking a Video Game Producer. Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. http://www.gameloft.com/

Video Game Producer
The producer will be responsible for the development (budget, deadlines, content) of iPhone and next-gen console games. The successful candidate will manage a team of designers, programmers and 2D/3D artists. The position is based in Montreal.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Assign tasks and manage projects for teams of designers, programmers, artists and quality assurance testers.
• Manage the development of new games throughout all production stages: concept, mock-up, alpha, beta, gold.
• Ensure communication with Gameloft executive producers and quality assurance teams in other studios for project follow-up.
• Ensure communication with other development studios in our foreign offices for projects produced outside Montreal.
•Collaborate with the marketing team to direct the creation of new games based on marketing research and create new advertising programs.

Skills and Profile
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in the video game industry with at least one published title to your credit.
• In-depth knowledge and passion for video games.
• Highly motivated and enterprising.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to deliver quality projects within tight deadlines.
• Creative, pragmatic, and able to find the best solutions to overcome obstacles and ensure project development.

*Important*
Please forward your resume and cover letter to the following address: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Producer - Games

Game Designer

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:30:17 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is looking for a Game Designer with console or handheld devices experience to work on upcoming projects on iPhone Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP, Xbox Live Arcade and others Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Game Designer

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The role of a game designer is to develop new innovative game concepts for console and handheld devices. The designer's responsibility is to make important contributions to the design quality of large-scale projects. Also, the specifications relative to game concept and creation must be defined, while working closely with artists and developers.
Main tasks:

• Conceptualization and in-depth development of the game
• Documentation, script writer, level-design, level-scripting, data entry, game balancing, integration of multimedia elements (texts, images, sounds and videos).

Secondary tasks:
• Maintain a strong communication with the different department leads (Producers, creative directors, art directors, technical directors);
• Keep updated all documents of the project and maintain regular updates of all design aspects of the game for an overall quality;
• Develop prototypes and explore new game ideas. Research and development, participate to market studies and propose new game concepts/ideas.

Skills

• Study diploma in one of the following: Computer science, multimedia, computer graphics, video games or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a video game company as a game or level designer.
• Experience on the following platforms an asset: Wii, DS, PSP, Xbox Live Arcade.
• Bilingual (English/French)
• Experience in game creation. At least one of the following choices:
• Professional game
• Personal projects (college, home-made, etc.);
• Level-design and/or MOD (Quake, Unreal, Warcraft, Half-Life, etc.);
• Experience with creation tools (Flash, Blitz, Virtools, GameMaker, etc.);
• Good experience with multimedia software (Office, Adobe, Macromedia).

Profile

• Passion for video games. Handheld games are a must.
• Good understanding of 'scripting' and/or basic computer programming.
• Communicate ideas with ease (oral and written), professional and autodidact.
• Able to work under pressure and open to do come occasional over-time.
• Open-spirit and love team-working.
• Have a strong imagination!

*Important*

Please forward this information to the following addresses: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Game designer - Games

Senior Lighter/Compositing Artist

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:27:45 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking a Senior Lighter/Comp Artist join the cinematics team.

Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Senior Lighter/Comp Artist

As part of the cinematics team, the selected candidate will participate in the production of trailers for the latest Gameloft creations. The selected person will be responsible for the visual quality of the products produced by the team by producing 3D scenes and assembling the resulting elements. The position does not include development in the following areas: modeling, textures, or animation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Complete tasks necessary for the following areas: lighting, shading, rendering, and compositing.
• Obtain the "look" desired by the project director when creating 3D elements and during composition passes.
• Ensure the optimization of chosen techniques.

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the production of hyper-realistic 3D films/video.
• In-depth knowledge of the 3D creation field.
• Excellent artistic sense.
• Excellent capacity to meet the needs of the production director through 3D creation and compositing.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Open to criticism but also possessing an excellent capacity to communicate ideas.
• Ability to teach and share methods with other team members.
• Bilingual : English - French

Required technical skills

Mastery of the following areas:

• 3ds Max and its plugins.
• A well-known compositing program.
• Scene lighting, shader development and visual effects.
• Definition and composition of rendering passes.
•Optimization of scenes and renders.
• Knowledge of the VRay rendering engine and its settings.

*Important*

In order to consider your application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website or portfolio if you have one. Please forward your realisations; CV and motivation letter this information to the following address: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Compositing & Lighting - Games

Shader Artist

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:25:49 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking a talented Shader Artist to join our Next-gen and iPhone teams. Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Basic Function:

Develop shaders and ensure support of the art direction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create initial concept inline with art direction and work with artists to adjust as necessary

• Work with programmers to understand technical requirements

• Maintain quality and continuity while developing shaders that support art direction

• Address new feature requests & adapt to changing priorities

• Use knowledge of modeling, programming and the pipeline to troubleshoot work

• Tuning and polish of shaders; responsible for assisting less experienced artists

• Helps establish art style and quality levels

• Understands memory and frame-rate budgets and works within those constraints

• Uses in-house tools as appropriate; provides feedback to improve the tools

• Understands how the game engine interacts with the different consoles and makes decisions based on that understanding

Principal Working Relationships:

Works with concept artists, programmers and artists to create shaders that satisfy requirements and support game goals.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Formal art education such as BFA from accredited art or design school or equivalent level of experience required

Special Knowledge, Skills:

• Capable of developing shader dependent technical art assets required

• Good understanding of modeling, rigging, animation, UV mapping, texturing, shading and rendering required

• Photoshop and 3ds MAX software required

• Shader FX required or equivalent

• 2D Illustration, set design, 2D compositing, or film/tv background a plus

• Knowledge of computational geometry a plus

• Mental ray/ Vray software skills a plus

• C/C++ skills a plus

• Matrix algebra and trigonometry skills required

Prior Experience/Previous Positions related to current position:

• Has shipped more than one AAA title or possesses equivalent experience from a related industry

Other Qualifications and/or Requirements:

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner

• Provides others the information that they require to make decisions

• Communicates in a clear and succinct manner, considering the audience

• Ability to plan own work

• Properly estimates time to complete work, manages competing priorities and builds in buffers

• Takes risks, makes mistakes and takes steps to prevent repeat mistakes

• Understands the impact of decisions on other disciplines

*Important*In order to consider your application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website or portfolio if you have one. Please forward this information to the following addresses: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in Shader Writer - Games

3D Artists (Multiple Profiles)

Gameloft Montreal — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:17:31 -0500

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently seeking talented 3D Artists to join our Next-gen and iPhone teams. Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

3D Artist (Environment, Character, VFX)

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• You will become an integral part of the graphic production team and work in close relationship with the designer and artistic director
• Demonstrate creativity, adaptability to different game and graphic styles (pixel, cartoon, realistic, illustration, etc.)
• Modelling characters, props and 3D environments and creating textures (adapted for low res). We are looking for both specialized artists and generalists.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of human anatomy and motion
• Excellent knowledge of design basics (relief, lighting, composition, perspective, colours, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of 3DS MAX (experience in Character Studio)
• Excellent knowledge of Photoshop

Profile

• Video game enthusiast
• Knowledgeable in contemporary media (web, games, comics, film, animation, etc.)
• Open-minded and outward-looking
• Auto-Critique
• Organized and efficient
• Good critical sense
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work under pressure

*Important*

In order to consider your application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website or portfolio if you have one. Please forward this information to the following addresses: montreal-job@gameloft.com Only retained candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.

posted by Gameloft Montreal
in 3D Generalist - Games

Concept Artist

38 Studios — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:13:36 -0500

The Concept Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Lead
Concept Artist, playing a major role in establishing and maintaining
the look of the project. This is a full-time time position with a
competitive salary, full benefits and a 401(k).

Position Responsibilities

Game idea conceptualization/visual prototyping
Environment development
Character development
UI concepts (this may also include UI support such as icons, wrapper screens, etc)
Matte paintings
Storyboards
Marketing/pitch illustration work
Participation in art critique sessions with Todd McFarlane

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Strong color sense and sense of style
Ability to create concept art that communicates fundamental game design principles
Motivated to work beyond direction and help shape the game itself
Professional or published concept work is a plus

Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations, as well as Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn?

Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium,
Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was
acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Organized to create top-quality smash-hit
games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game
development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.
The Big Huge Games studio in Baltimore is a fun, energetic place to
work, where the company mantra, “You gotta have fun to make fun!”
infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and
innovation.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by former
MLB pitcher Curt Schilling, is in production on an original fantasy IP
driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A.
Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an
immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the
traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more.

Please submit resumes and portfolio to: artjobs@bighugegames.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited
resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters,
agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.

posted by 38 Studios
in Concept Artist - Games

Character Artist

38 Studios — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:13:25 -0500

Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations,
as well as Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios, LLC is currently
seeking a Character Artist to join our Art department at the Big Huge
Games studio in Timonium, Maryland. This is a full-time time position
with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be
part of video gaming history!

Position Responsibilities

The Character Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Lead
Character Artist and will play a major role in maintaining a consistent
character style. Major responsibilities include:

Create jaw-dropping top-notch models and textures.
Learn proprietary tools quickly and work within a complex asset development pipeline.
Interface closely with the animation team during modeling so that animation considerations are taken into account.
Interface
closely with the character concept team to produce the most exciting
concepts possible, as well as to ensure game technical constraints are
factored in at the concept level.
Maintain a high level of character quality while working within design constraints and balancing performance issues.
Participate in the continual refinement of character tools and production pipeline.
Maintain awareness of the latest modeling/texturing technologies and tools.

Knowledge, skills & ability requirements

Knowledge: Extensive working knowledge of Zbrush (and/or Mudbox), Photoshop & 3D Max (Maya experience is also of interest).
Competencies:
Has a solid understanding of next-gen game character development
processes, limitations, and dependencies. Must be task driven,
self-motivated, and proactive. Actively accepts and provides direction.
Works well under deadline pressure. Must have an enormous passion for
games. Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational
skills are required.
Experience: A variety of character
modeling experience (e.g. bipeds, quadrupeds, floating or flying
monsters, etc.). Shipped titles as a Character Artist on console (PS2/
PS3/ Xbox/ 360/ Wii) is a plus. RPG and/or open-world experience is a
huge plus.

Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium,
Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was
acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Organized to create top-quality smash-hit
games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game
development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.

38 Studios is a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by
former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling. Its game development team is in
pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and
artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd
McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online
entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMOG genre, an
RPG, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Corporate headquarters
in Maynard is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra,
“How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to
passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolio to: artjobs@bighugegames.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited
resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters,
agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.

posted by 38 Studios
in Other - Games

Animator

38 Studios — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:12:54 -0500

Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations,
as well as Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios, LLC is currently
seeking an Animator to join our Art department at the Big Huge Games
studio in Timonium, Maryland. This is a full-time time position with
competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part
of video gaming history!

Position Responsibilities

The Character Animator will work closely with the Art Director and
Animation Lead and will play a major role in establishing and
maintaining the animation style. Major responsibilities include:

Create jaw-dropping top-notch animations for characters, monsters, weapons, and other objects.
Learn proprietary tools quickly and work within a complex asset development pipeline.
Provide feedback to character artists in the creation of models so that animation considerations are taken into account.
Maintain a high level of animation quality while working within design constraints and balancing performance issues.
Participate in the continual refinement of animation tools and production pipeline.
Maintain awareness of the latest Animation technologies and tools.

Knowledge, skills & ability requirements

Knowledge:
Extensive working knowledge of 3D Max and Character Studio (experience
in MotionBuilder a strong plus, Maya animation experience is also of
interest. Must have a solid understanding of the Character Set-up
process (skeletons, IK, FK, facial animation system, constraints, and
other systems used for character animation).
Competencies:
Has a solid understanding of next-gen game character development
processes, limitations, and dependencies. Must be task driven,
self-motivated, and proactive. Actively accepts and provides direction.
Works well under deadline pressure. Must have an enormous passion for
games. Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational
skills are required.
Experience: Shipped titles as an
Animator on a console (PS2/ PS3/ Xbox/ 360/ Wii) is a plus. Experience
working with mocap data a plus. RPG and/or open-world experience is a
huge plus. A variety of animation experience (e.g. bipeds, quadrupeds,
various forms of combat, floating or flying monsters, etc.) and an
understanding of traditional animation principles required.

Freelance Illustrators

Paizo Publishing, LLC — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:19:15 -0500

Always looking for Fantasy and Sci-fi illustrators for Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and Planet Stories. Color and B/W submissions needed.

Please check out www.paizo.com to see the kind of work we do!

posted by Paizo Publishing, LLC
in Illustration - Print Media

Senior Producer

Edge of Reality — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:06:21 -0500

Responsibilities

• Help establish and oversee the overall product vision

• Provide leadership of game development from concept to product release

• Responsible for delivering a product which meets set time, budget and quality requirements

• Drives process improvements

• Reports to the Studio Director of Development

People Management
• Establishes and maintains a productive and communicative working environment for the entire team
• Directly manages supporting production staff (producers and project managers)
• Works closely with all project leads (Creative, Technical, Artistic) to ensure product success

Project Management
• Creates and maintains project plan including documentation, schedule, resource allocation and risk list/mitigation strategy
• Forecasts equipment and staffing needs for project
• Ensures project is on schedule/within budget

External Relations
• Maintains a productive working relationship with client and provides updates on budgets, schedules, game builds, marketing materials, and milestone deliverables
• Responsible for successful liaisons with external partners

Development Process
• Promotes a development process focused on delivering quality product
• Helps maintain and adhere to product schedule
• Work closely with project manager to establish long-term schedule including long-term planning meetings and estimation of large scheduled items

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 Years of development experience and project management experience in a Producer, Project Manager or Development Director capacity
• Must have had Producer or Development Director responsibility, preferably on a successful AAA game development project, or the equivalent type of responsibility managing game development teams delivering on-time, meeting quality expectations
• Proven people management, mentoring, and development skills
• Must have excellent comprehension of all aspects of game production (management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, programming/technology, design, art, audio, video, Localizations, QA)
• Must have knowledge of modern game console hardware and capabilities (preferably shipped titles on current gen consoles)
• Must have good sense of current gaming trends and market competition, especially in applicable genres
• Must have good communication skills, balanced decisiveness, and clarity in judgment and establishing priorities

Please send resume to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Senior Producer in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Producer - Games

Character Artist

Armature Studio — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:45:07 -0500

Working closely with the Art Director, the Character Artist will be primarily responsible for creating high quality character models and textures for our upcoming projects.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of one of the following modeling applications: Maya or 3D Studio Max
• Expert knowledge on how to properly build and prepare a character model for animation
• Very strong texturing skills as well as knowledge in using Zbrush or similar software
• Ability to be receptive to art direction and to perform well within a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Very strong knowledge of hard surface modeling
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work within a highly dynamic environment where team members typically have multiple responsibilities

If you are interested in this position, please send your résumé to hr@armature.com and include the position name in the subject line of your message.(character artist)

Please include links to samples, or if you want to send an image please email before hand and we will get back to you.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. As well, only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.

posted by Armature Studio
in Modeling - Games

Game Engineer

Edge of Reality — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:03:49 -0500

Requirements:

Strong C/C++ skills

Some programming experience with C#

Comfortable working within a large codebase

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience

Passion for gaming and what makes them fun

Please send resume, cover letter and work samples to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Game Engineer in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Engineer / Programmer - Games

Game-Play Engineering Lead

Edge of Reality — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:33:09 -0500

posted by Edge of Reality
in Engineer / Programmer - Games

Lead Environment Artist for Microsoft Games Studios(343)

VonChurch — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:10:06 -0500

VonChurch is looking for a Lead Environment Artist for the Halo Team at Microsoft. Experience working on a FPS and the Unreal Engine is a big plus:

The Lead Environment artist is key in defining the world and sculpting the players visual experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage an internal environment art team day-to-day consisting of both full-time and contract artists
Work with Art Director and Production team to define key milestones
Actively accepts and provides direction to the environment art team
Ability and willingness to work with the Creative and Art Directors to ensure consistency between vision and implementation of environment and world assets
Collaborate with technical teams to develop run-time game texture, world object and set design procedures & pipelines
Coordinate the technical and aesthetic environment processes in order to realize the vision
Makes a significant, direct contribution to the creation of the projects environments, objects, and textures.
Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the environment team
Expert understanding of next-gen game environment development processes, limitations and dependencies
Excellent communication, time-management and organizational skills.
Task driven, self-motivated, proactive.
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Works well under deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience
Exceptional visual and technical understanding in sculpting, 3D modeling & texturing (both high- & low-resolution data)
Proficient in Maya, 3D Max or XSI
Mudbox or Zbrush proficiency is a must.

Contact:

Jeff Lu

jlu@vonchurch.com

www.vonchurch.com

posted by VonChurch
in Environment Lead - Games

Technical Artist

CCP — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:37:20 -0500

CCP is looking for Technical Artist, to integrate art into the EVE game engine using both in-house and existing art tools. To assist in building new shaders, animation, effects and graphics functionality in our rendering engine.

Requirements include:

Experience with Maya, polygonal modeling, rendering and animation
Scripting skills (Mel, Python, php )
3D math (basic linear algebra) knowledge a plus
Game modding or level design experience a plus
Familiarity with modern 3D techniques (Vertex and pixel shaders, Lighting Models )
Precision and attention to detail in creating complex effects with an understanding of optimization

Please apply directly to www.ccpgames.com/jobs

posted by CCP
in Technical Artist - Games

Cinematic Concept Artist (In-House Contract)

Blizzard Entertainment — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:05:47 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced contract concept design artist to join its cinematics team. The contract concept designer must be experienced in designing environments, weapons, and mechanical concepts. This person will be responsible for sketching, line art, and full painting design formats. Additionally, this individual should have a strong understanding of form, function and 3D perspective. The ideal candidate will also possess a solid grasp of the unique elements and distinctive visual styles of Blizzard Entertainment's universes.

Requirements

• Experience with Photoshop, Painter, and other 2D art/painting programs
• Experience working in the pre-production aspects of game development and movie-making
• Exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy
• A keen eye toward form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to illustration and design
• Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design
• Experience with the creation of design blueprints for sets or environments
• Understanding of Blizzard Entertainment's distinctive visual style, and a passion to push it to the next level
• The ability to carry an idea from conceptual phase to finished illustration
• Unrelenting self-motivation and drive

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=090009R

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Concept Artist - Film & VFX

Dungeon Artist - WoW

Blizzard Entertainment — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:59:02 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking exceptionally talented dungeon artists for our World of Warcraft team. You should have extensive experience modeling and texturing diverse game environments across a broad visual range, applying a solid grasp of form, color, and light. Senior applicants must possess a variety of skills, including illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, and concept drawing. The ideal applicant will work well in an environment of peers, providing motivation and inspiration to others, while displaying a strong passion for making great games.

Requirements

• Up to 5 years experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using 3ds Max and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).
• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps.
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling.
• Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level.
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a team-player attitude.

Pluses

• Experience shipping AAA PC or console titles as a mid-level or senior artist
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and environmental or architectural illustration

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=0900035

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Environment Artist - Games

FX Animator - NextGen MMO

Blizzard Entertainment — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:56:44 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled FX Animator to work on a team developing a next-generation massively multiplayer online game. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with 3D packages, custom FX and particle systems to create a wide range of FX (fire, smoke, explosions, etc.) as well as a general understanding of technical animation. A solid grasp of the principles of movement, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, squash and stretch, lighting and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential. The FX animator must have skill in creating textures and geometry needed for stylized FX. The FX Animator should be well-versed in FX related tools --Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, etc. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

Requirements

• Experience with animating brilliant, eye catching FX using Photoshop and Maya (or equivalent programs)
• General skill and a technical understanding of animating a wide range of organic and mechanical subject matter
• Technical understanding of FX pipelines
• Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player
• A passion for games
• Skill in one or more of the related art tasks - illustration, modeling, texturing, character animation, rigging, or technical art
• Able to work full-time in the Irvine area

Pluses

• 3+ years experience animating spell and FX for computer and/or videogames
• Scripting experience in Lua, Python, etc
• Experience creating and using real-time shaders
• Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as an FX Artist or Animator
• Outstanding 2D animation skills
• A passion for developing online games

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=09000DG

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Effects - Games

3D Character Equipment Artist - NextGen MMO

Blizzard Entertainment — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:53:59 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D character equipment artist for a team focused on next-generation massively multiplayer online games. The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling and texturing a diverse visual range of character armor and weapons. A solid grasp of armor and weapon design, structure, color, and light for the creation of both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D character/character equipment artist must have a skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing), and be well-versed in related tools -- Maya, Photoshop, etc.

Requirements

• 2+ years game development experience modeling and texturing sci-fi and fantasy character armor and weapons for next-gen art pipelines
• An exceptional understanding of visual design and a keen eye toward form, shape, structure, and silhouette with regard to modeling and texturing character equipment
• Superior eye for light, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player
• Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks -- illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing

Pluses

• Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a 3D character artist
• Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, (or equivalent modeling program) and the process of converting high-poly sculpted characters into lower poly game models
• Experience with the creation of next-gen shaders and materials
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and illustration.
• Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=09000DH

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Modeling - Games

3D Environment Artist - NextGen MMO

Blizzard Entertainment — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:44:42 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D environment artist for a team focused on next-generation massively multiplayer online games. The ideal candidate has experience modeling and texturing assets for a diverse visual range of environments. You should have a solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3d environment artist must have experience working in a team and have a skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing) and be well-versed in related tools -- Maya, Photoshop, etc.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using Maya and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)
• Experience working with unique modeling and texturing styles for environments
• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
• Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing
• Understanding of Blizzard's visual style and a passion to push it to the next level

Pluses

• Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a 3D environment artist
• Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, (or equivalent modeling program) and the process of converting high-poly sculpted environments into lower poly game assets.
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and environmental and/or architectural illustration

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=09000A3

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Environment Artist - Games

Lead 3D Character Artist - NextGen MMO

Blizzard Entertainment — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:28:35 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled lead 3D character artist for a team focused on next-generation massively multiplayer online games. The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling and texturing a diverse visual range of characters and creatures at a senior or lead level. A solid grasp of form, structure, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The lead 3D character artist must have experience leading a team, have skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing), and be well-versed in related tools -- Maya, Photoshop, etc. The ideal candidate also works well in an environment with peers that are passionate about making great games.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in game development modeling and texturing characters
using Maya and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).
• An exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy and a keen eye
toward form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling.
• Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps.
• Experience managing, scheduling, critiquing, and administering performance
reviews for a team of artists.
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
• A passion for games.
• Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks -- illustration, modeling,
texturing, animation, or concept drawing.

Pluses

• Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a lead 3D character artist
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to
figure drawing and illustration.
• Understanding of Blizzard Entertainment's visual style and a passion to push
it to the next level

Apply below

https://blizzard.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=090004T

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Art director - Games

Project Art Director/Art Lead

Edge of Reality — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:25:01 -0500

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

Work closely with the Studio Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to define the artistic goals for a game

Assist the Senior Management Team in the creation and overall management of the art schedule

Responsible for establishing the art production pipeline and enforcing the process throughout the project cycle

Working with Producer to adjust project goals and design revisions on the fly as necessary to adapt to changing situations to meet established schedules

Supporting the Producer to keep studio executive staff, the publisher and/or marketing staff up to speed on product status and vision through the preparation and presentation of appropriate project materials (e.g., milestone updates, demos, etc)

Work with the sub-leads on the team on a daily basis to effectively manage art direction, modeling, texturing, lighting, SFX, data optimization and debugging to meet the aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality bar

Ensure that artists on the team have reasonable schedules, clearly defined tasks, all of the tools necessary to do their job, and sensible file structures and naming conventions

Detect significant problems and find the best “artistic/technical/organizational” compromise in collaboration with the lead artist and other team leads

Take part in the development of new graphic techniques and the integration of the graphical content in the engine

Communicate actively to the team the artistic vision while taking the best output from the team to improve that vision

Management:

Lead and motivate the art team to realize overall goals and deliver a successful project on budget and on time

In partnership with Producer, help settle project-related conflicts and disputes, and counsel artists according to HR policies

Mentor and serve as a technical and creative resource for the team, assisting in the resolution of complex problems, and helping them grow in their roles

Assist in the recruiting, hiring, mentoring and preparing performance reviews of artists

Collaborate with the Studio Management Team and HR to assemble a AAA Art Team

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

10+ years experience within the game industry

3+ published games credited as an artist

At least two AAA published game credited in a Art Lead or Director in a development role

Proven leadership and management skills

Soft skills:

Understands game production design process and methodology

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently

Effective communication with peers, development staff and senior management

Ability to work under pressure and balance the impacts of deadlines and resources with the style and quality requirements of a project

Strong time management skills with a proven ability to focus on multiple priorities and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines

Ability to work cooperatively on a team spanning artists, programmers and designers, and to compromise when necessary to achieve overall best results

Ability to mentor and train the art staff

Hard Skills:

Intimate knowledge of game development process from concept, pre-production, production, post-production to final product release

Able to draft an Art/Tech Art documents and execute on it
Demonstrable excellence as an artist (anatomy, graphic design, animation, architecture)

Know platforms and engine limits, maximize quality and manage risks
In depth knowledge of the graphical aspects involved in game
development (modeling, environment art, special effects, lighting, texturing, etc)

Should be an expert in at least one of these areas
Knowledge of industry standard 2D and 3D (maya preferred) DCC applications

Next generation console experience

Experience with Art Outsourcing

Education:

B.A. or equivalent degree

Send resume, cover letter, samples and website links to jobs@edgeofreality.com with Project Art Direct in the subject line.

posted by Edge of Reality
in Art director - Games

Senior Concept Artist

WebWars — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:16:38 -0500

WebWars is looking for a full-time, talented and experienced Fantasy artist to create, lead and maintain the visual
direction of our upcoming Fantasy title.
This is a lead role located in Austin, TX.

At WebWars, our company philosophy is
simple - we want to make extraordinary games that bring people together. With the explosion of social media and
astonishing advances in gaming development and creativity, the gaming world is
now even more explicitly part of the media universe. WebWars is dedicated to creating games that
acknowledge that transformation, that seek to reach players outside predictable
gaming models and create new kinds of gaming communities.

At WebWars, we think great games should
be easy to learn, but difficult to master, and should provide a memorable
experience for both new and experienced gamers.

Requirements:

Work closely with the Art Director to create fantasy based illustrations to define and develop the visual direction.

Create character, prop and environmental concept illustrations and production art.

Work with other disciplines to establish methodologies and guidelines for production art.

Critique and direct art submitted by staffed and outsourced artists.

Maintain visual direction through the pre-production, production and post launch of title.

Set an example for all team members by regularly demonstrating strong work ethics, quality of work, teamwork,
motivation and leadership.

Provide input for planning, tasks, reviews, milestones and deliverables for the art team.

Contribute intelligent solutions regarding all aspects of game art and production.

Skills and
Experience:

Must have strong fantasy and commercial art portfolio.

4+ years working as an artist, concept artist and/or lead artist in a game studio.

Strong capability to multitask and prioritize.

Understands the user experience.

Hands-on, energetic and proactive.

Ability to work effectively within deadlines.

Strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to interface with internal and external development teams.

Proficiency in the following software: Photoshop or Painter and Illustrator. 3D software a plus.

Knowledge of game production pipeline.

Visit www.webwars.com
to apply and learn more about this position and other opportunities.

posted by WebWars
in Concept Artist - Games

Test

38 Studios — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:20:10 -0500

Test

posted by 38 Studios
in Animation - Games

Lead 3D Character Artist - World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:47:09 -0500

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled lead 3D character artist to work on the award-winning World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling, texturing, and illustrating a diverse visual range of characters and creatures, as well as strong familiarity in related tools -- 3DS Max and Photoshop. A solid grasp of form, structure, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The lead character artist must also have experience managing a team of 3D artists. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically rewarding environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Requirements

5+ years experience in game development using 3DS Max or equivalent 3D program

An exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling

Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps

Experience working with an art director in developing a unique and cohesive visual style

Experience managing, scheduling, critiquing, and administering performance reviews for a team of artists

A thorough understanding of 3D character art pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation

The ability to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers

Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude

A passion for games

Ability to work full-time in the Irvine area

Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a lead character artist

A passion for developing online games

Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to kcarvalho@blizzard.com with art samples attached or a link to an online portfolio in the body of the email.

posted by Blizzard Entertainment
in Modeling - Games