Threewave Software is Hiring - Lead Artist
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Lead Artist
Threewave Software is looking for an extremely talented and proactive Lead Artist to join our art team. The candidate must have at least 4 years experience in multimedia entertainment production. In this position the candidate will provide and give direction to the art team, mentor the team members. This person will report to the Art Director and work closely with the Lead Programmer, Lead Designer and the Production team to deliver high quality art content in a timely manner.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead an art team for a next-generation title.
Establish the art closely with the Art Director and Sr. Animator to enhance the animation quality.
Education and Experience:
BFA from an accredited art or design institution, or equivalent diploma and or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing an Art Team.
4+ years of game development experience would be an asset
Experience in artist recruitment.
Experience in project scheduling, management.
Required:
One or more shipped titles as a Lead Artist.
Leadership Skills.
The ability to take initiative.
Strong decision making skills.
Strong communication skills.
Understand the steps required.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Enthusiastic and good spirited.
In-depth technical knowledge of 3DSMax, Maya or Softimage XSI.
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Preferences:
Understanding of next-generation art techniques.
Insight into animation pipeline and game engine implementation.
Knowledgeable of working with outsourced art assets.
An understanding of character creation (model, texture, rig) and the ability to create high quality character assets.
Ability to create model and textures for populating 3D environments.
Passion for FPS.
Traditional Art Background.
Duties:
With the Art Director, provides an artistic vision for the project.
In charge of that the art is done in a timely manner to the highest quality standard.
Communicates with the other leads to establish the project priorities and anticipate their respective needs.
Trains and mentors the art team.
Creates, maintains and the full art schedule.
Understand cross-company art needs and helps assign best talent to the proper projects.
Evaluates art best practices.
Assist in the recruitment of new art team members.
Does the performance review of the art team members.
Availability: Immediately
Position Status: Full Time, extensive benefits package and stock options.
Application Requirements:
Documentation:
Cover letter stating your availability
Current Resume stating the list of credits, titles and platforms
3D portfolio:
Were looking for someone who has a comprehensive portfolio which may incorporate some of the following:
Examples of various 3D models
Character Designs
Vehicle Designs
Prop, objects Designs
Environment Designs
Examples of concept art to full 3D modeling and texturing
Please apply to the attention of Kathy Gibson, Director of Human Resources via [email="jobs@threewavesoftware.com."]jobs@threewavesoftware.com.[/email] Special thanks to all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applicants, no phone calls please.
Threewave Software is looking for an extremely talented and proactive Lead Artist to join our art team. The candidate must have at least 4 years experience in multimedia entertainment production. In this position the candidate will provide and give direction to the art team, mentor the team members. This person will report to the Art Director and work closely with the Lead Programmer, Lead Designer and the Production team to deliver high quality art content in a timely manner.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead an art team for a next-generation title.
Establish the art closely with the Art Director and Sr. Animator to enhance the animation quality.
Education and Experience:
BFA from an accredited art or design institution, or equivalent diploma and or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing an Art Team.
4+ years of game development experience would be an asset
Experience in artist recruitment.
Experience in project scheduling, management.
Required:
One or more shipped titles as a Lead Artist.
Leadership Skills.
The ability to take initiative.
Strong decision making skills.
Strong communication skills.
Understand the steps required.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Enthusiastic and good spirited.
In-depth technical knowledge of 3DSMax, Maya or Softimage XSI.
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Preferences:
Understanding of next-generation art techniques.
Insight into animation pipeline and game engine implementation.
Knowledgeable of working with outsourced art assets.
An understanding of character creation (model, texture, rig) and the ability to create high quality character assets.
Ability to create model and textures for populating 3D environments.
Passion for FPS.
Traditional Art Background.
Duties:
With the Art Director, provides an artistic vision for the project.
In charge of that the art is done in a timely manner to the highest quality standard.
Communicates with the other leads to establish the project priorities and anticipate their respective needs.
Trains and mentors the art team.
Creates, maintains and the full art schedule.
Understand cross-company art needs and helps assign best talent to the proper projects.
Evaluates art best practices.
Assist in the recruitment of new art team members.
Does the performance review of the art team members.
Availability: Immediately
Position Status: Full Time, extensive benefits package and stock options.
Application Requirements:
Documentation:
Cover letter stating your availability
Current Resume stating the list of credits, titles and platforms
3D portfolio:
Were looking for someone who has a comprehensive portfolio which may incorporate some of the following:
Examples of various 3D models
Character Designs
Vehicle Designs
Prop, objects Designs
Environment Designs
Examples of concept art to full 3D modeling and texturing
Please apply to the attention of Kathy Gibson, Director of Human Resources via [email="jobs@threewavesoftware.com."]jobs@threewavesoftware.com.[/email] Special thanks to all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applicants, no phone calls please.