Pipeworks - Lead Artist (Pixel Art)
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This position is a Lead Artist reporting to the Studio Art Director and is responsible for the Terraria project line from an art leadership point of view. This means create art and organizing other artists/outsourcing to achieve the project goals. Please do not PM about this position. If you are interested, please apply via our company website:
http://pipeworks.com/index.php?/careers/
Essential Job Functions
- Ability to live and breathe the 2D pixel style in a Terraria brand
- Ability to organize and plan with the other team members
- Must create Art Direction Document for the project that shows all art related rules and understanding
- Ability to direct and manage other artists and outsourced assets
- Ability to work within an existing game but push the boundaries where possible
- Strong ability to estimate tasks for planning purposes
- In addition to leadership skills, must be comfortable with hands-on art creation in at least two areas of art
- Ability to push the quality of art within the given rules and understanding
- Strong ability to communicate with multiple disciplines
Qualifications/Skills Sets
- At least 2-5 years of Photoshop and other 2D related drawing tools
- Understanding of at least one animation tool that creates 2D pixel style animation
- At least a mid-level understanding of Unity
- Strong interest in the industry and a desire to make games
- Ability to work as part of a game team
- Plus: Understanding of 3D art
- Plus: Ability to concept and create inspirational art for project direction
Demonstrated Ability To
- Make quality decisions within a project that improved the direction of art
- Work with other artists to achieve project goals
- Ship a title with strong estimation and the adaptation of direction based on needs
Education & Experience Required
Any degree in an art related digital direction and/or at least 2-3 years experience as an art lead.
Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of art that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of. Depending on experience, there might be an art test needed.
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