Senior Artist wanted for full-time, on-site position in Munich, Germany
Playgenic GmbH is a gaming startup based in Munich. We build games for social networks, web-browsers and smartphones.
If you decide to work with Playgenic, you can shape your own working environment.
We are a young company with a flat hierarchy and high aims. We believe in SCRUM and open communication, in self-motivation, responsibility for everybody and free weekends whenever possible. Our office is located in the heart of the Munich, Germany. We welcome international applicants. Please come and join us.
Profile
Tasks
Please send your application with CV and covering letter as well as desired salary
to jobs@playgenic.com. We appreciate work samples or links to successfully finished projects where applicable.
If you decide to work with Playgenic, you can shape your own working environment.
We are a young company with a flat hierarchy and high aims. We believe in SCRUM and open communication, in self-motivation, responsibility for everybody and free weekends whenever possible. Our office is located in the heart of the Munich, Germany. We welcome international applicants. Please come and join us.
Profile
- university degree or proven equivalent experience and skills
- excellent and versatile artistic skills, both classic and digital
- 7+ years of professional experience working in the games industry on art and asset-creation with growing complexity
- successfully delivered several gaming projects across all stages of development (concept, development, launch, experience with operations-stage of online games preferred)
- expert in 2D- and 3D-software like Photoshop, Blender, zBrush, Modo etc.
- deep understanding of shaders and material expressions
- experience with 3D-modeling and animation principles, firm technical skills in rigging and scripting especially regarding organic objects
- experience and deep understanding of art/animation pipelines
- able to set up and optimise interdisciplinary workflows
- experienced working with outsourced content and proven ability to work with outsourcing teams and external partners
- excellent organisatorial skills and attention to detail
- firm believer in leave your ego at the door aka crush the joy
- highly self-motivated, team-minded, flexible, reliable, loyal, responsible and able to work under pressure
Tasks
- direct, coordinate and review the work of the project art team and other internal and external content creators to ensure highest asset quality and unity of visual style
- create concepts, prototypes and examples that allow developers to create game content with minimal revision, providing specific art assets that serve as a quality benchmark for the product
- provide product aesthetic vision to key stakeholders through the preparation and presentation of appropriate project materials (including milestone updates, work-in-progress presentations and marketing materials)
- collaborate with other artists, developers and game designers to establish best practices and improve product art pipelines
- provide original and creative input, inspiring the art team and making a significant contribution to the overall quality of the product
- act as a role-model for artists by emphasizing project and company goals, provide aesthetic feedback on performance and mentor and train artists in aesthetic and production skills
Please send your application with CV and covering letter as well as desired salary
to jobs@playgenic.com. We appreciate work samples or links to successfully finished projects where applicable.