Lead Artist
Codename is an independent game label. As such, Codename supports and nurtures independent game designers and provides a development environment that excels at delivering interesting, unique games. Codename provides a space for experimentation, where the labels small-teams and individuals explore their ideas about game design.
Title: Lead Artist
Date: Updated April 12, 2010
Status: Exempt
Report to: Production Manager
Job Summary
Answering to directly to the Production Manager, the Codename Lead Artist is part of a core in-house development team. The Lead Artist will work on several projects throughout the year, primarily building 3-D virtual items, objects, art and animations in Maya. The Lead Artist will have primary responsibility for art direction on internal projects, and managing asset and asset delivery from outsourcers. The position will include advising external development teams, and assisting them in establishing a content pipeline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duty/Responsiblity. This position requires extensive knowledge of Maya.
Duty/Responsiblity. This position is directly responsible for the art direction for internal projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. In alignment with the extraordinary needs of an independent game development label, the incumbent must oversee and execute the establishment and management of a content pipeline for internal projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. In support of the creative content being produced by Codename, this position will be directly responsible for overseeing and creating 3-D virtual items tied to Codenames projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. This position is responsible for strategic planning of art direction tasks for the year, and establishing a milestone schedule for asset delivery and item creation.
Duty/Responsiblity. Working with the Production Manager the incumbent will help
chart a course for hiring and outsourcing to satisfy the full art development needs of the Codename studio.
Duty/Responsiblity. To the degree necessary and appropriate, provide support and
participate in the establishment of content pipeline for external projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position requires a breadth of skills and abilities including:
Maya expertise.
Experience, skill, and ease working within small teams.
Ability to handle content pipeline.
Skills and management of art development and content creation process.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
A passion for awesome games and innovative content.
Credentials and Experience
1 2 years of related experience
A bachelors or masters degree in a related field.
Special Requirements
This position is intended to be central to a paradigm-shifting organization; as such it requires an exceptional individual willing and dedicated to participating in an innovative and creative environment.
Contact
If interested in this job, or in finding out more details about the position, please contact Sam Roberts at info@codenamegames.com.
Title: Lead Artist
Date: Updated April 12, 2010
Status: Exempt
Report to: Production Manager
Job Summary
Answering to directly to the Production Manager, the Codename Lead Artist is part of a core in-house development team. The Lead Artist will work on several projects throughout the year, primarily building 3-D virtual items, objects, art and animations in Maya. The Lead Artist will have primary responsibility for art direction on internal projects, and managing asset and asset delivery from outsourcers. The position will include advising external development teams, and assisting them in establishing a content pipeline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duty/Responsiblity. This position requires extensive knowledge of Maya.
Duty/Responsiblity. This position is directly responsible for the art direction for internal projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. In alignment with the extraordinary needs of an independent game development label, the incumbent must oversee and execute the establishment and management of a content pipeline for internal projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. In support of the creative content being produced by Codename, this position will be directly responsible for overseeing and creating 3-D virtual items tied to Codenames projects.
Duty/Responsiblity. This position is responsible for strategic planning of art direction tasks for the year, and establishing a milestone schedule for asset delivery and item creation.
Duty/Responsiblity. Working with the Production Manager the incumbent will help
chart a course for hiring and outsourcing to satisfy the full art development needs of the Codename studio.
Duty/Responsiblity. To the degree necessary and appropriate, provide support and
participate in the establishment of content pipeline for external projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position requires a breadth of skills and abilities including:
Maya expertise.
Experience, skill, and ease working within small teams.
Ability to handle content pipeline.
Skills and management of art development and content creation process.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
A passion for awesome games and innovative content.
Credentials and Experience
1 2 years of related experience
A bachelors or masters degree in a related field.
Special Requirements
This position is intended to be central to a paradigm-shifting organization; as such it requires an exceptional individual willing and dedicated to participating in an innovative and creative environment.
Contact
If interested in this job, or in finding out more details about the position, please contact Sam Roberts at info@codenamegames.com.
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