Art / Animation:Artist
Lead Artist Full Time
Vacancy in the archive
Reports to : Producer
Summary: Supervise the execution of the Artistic vision of the game.
DUTIES:
- Understand and communicate the Artistic direction of the project to ensure that the Artistic team executes this vision as faithfully as possible.
- Work with 3D artists, Technical artists and Programmers to ensure the best possible visual quality, while respecting the technical constraints of the game.
- Support, inspire and coach artists while providing a clear, well-considered direction and feedback on their work.
- Participate in the definition and prioritization of artistic milestones and define the workload of artists.
- Follow up with the art team to ensure that everyone delivers their work on time and with expected quality.
- Optimize the work methodology and the artistic processes, so that the contribution of each artist is optimal.
- Follow up with the outsourcers, evaluate their work and give them feedback in order to reach the objectives of the project.
- Help recruit and welcome artists to the team.
- Create art for the game itself, from concept to marketing.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- College or university diploma in 2D and 3D art, or equivalent education
- 5 years’ experience as a Concept, 3D or Graphic Artist; Experience leading art direction Team on a project, big or small
- Excellent communication skills and knowledge of written and spoken English
- Good knowledge of mobile artistic production pipelines.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Strong fundamental knowledge of art, visual communication and design principles
- Excellent hands-on artistic skills: From pre-visualization and concept art, to color correction and polish
- Strong creative mind for ideation, innovation and world building
- Familiarity with tablet games and related creative crafts such as animation, audio, game design
- Familiarity with Substance Painter and/or Designer
- Familiarity with 3D Max and3or Maya
- Familiarity with Unity
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Positive leader with an ability to present ideas clearly and inspire a team
- Good sense of responsibilities, constraints, and schedules
- Ability to clearly express his vision of the Artistic direction
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to think synthetically and analytically.
MOTIVATION AND INTERESTS: Passion to make new thoughtful work – and an ambition for the videogames medium – are essential. Enthusiasm for the mobile/tablet medium is a must!