Wii need a GREAT CONCEPT ARTIST!
Big Huge Games, developer of the award-winning real-time strategy games Rise of Nations and Rise of Legends, is expanding into a multi-team, multi-genre, next-gen company. We're looking for an experienced, exceptionally knowledgeable, talented, and motivated Concept Artist to contribute to our upcoming Wii title (trust us, while its yet-to-be-publicly-announced its gonna be an incredibly fun and quirky title thatll be a concept artists dream).
The Big Huge creative team has been bestowed with Gamespys 2006 Special Achievement in Art Direction Award and critics have commended Rise of Legends as A playable piece of art (Game Revolution), and the best looking RTS Ive ever played (PC Gamer). Click here to check out our ConceptArt.org thread for examples of our concept teams capabilities.
Big Huge is a company that values team skills as much as it values technical skills. By sticking to this "core value" we have created a fun and energetic workplace with a passion for AAA game development. We realize the key to our continued success hinges on nurturing a talented and motivated team that takes great pride in their accomplishments.
We would prefer having a fulltime position filled. Contract is acceptable but relocating to our offices here on the East Coast in Timonium, Maryland (15 minutes north of Baltimore) would be required in either case. Relocation assistance for fulltime hires is standard.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities:
The Concept Artist will work closely with the Art Director and project Leads from project inception to finish and will play a major role in establishing and maintaining the look of the project. Responsibilities include:
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* 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 [/list]
Qualifications:
<ul type="square"> * Show examples of quality, high resolution concept artwork in digital format
* Have excellent fundamental illustration skills such as composition, perspective and color theory.
* Able to create accurate, detailed, and compelling images based on written descriptions or direction
* Have excellent illustrative skills, with the ability to create both highly imaginative and realistic characters in a variety of styles
* Have excellent environmental design skills, with the ability to create environments in a variety of styles
* Have a great sense of varying illustrative aesthetics
* Have an understanding of game art techniques and the graphics capabilities of the Wii
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Desired Skills:
<ul type="square"> * Strong color sense and sense of style
* A good understanding of the Nintendo aesthetic
* 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 [/list]
In addition to competitive salaries, Big Huge Games offers an extremely attractive benefits package, including:
<ul type="square"> * A royalty based bonus plan far in excess of industry standards.
* Stock options to all full-time employees.
* 401(k) plan.
* Generous paid vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity/family leave, personal days and holidays.
* Comprehensive health insurance plan that is, you guessed it, employer funded for you and your dependents. We don't just stop there, you and your family members get employer funded life insurance and disability coverage too! [/list]
Contact Info:
Big Huge's preferred method of viewing your artwork and resume is by email submission of your portfolio website link to greatartjob@bighugegames.com Links to professional blogs are also of interest. We encourage applicants to attach 3 samples of their strongest work (JPG preferred). Limit total of attachments to 3mb or less. Note in the subject line "Concept Artist". Please do not send items via US Mail.
Big Huge Games is located on the East Coast in Timonium, Maryland (15 minutes north of Baltimore). What's so special about Maryland? Click here to find out!