Art Lead at Kabam!
Kabam is growing and were growing quickly.
With offices in the Bay Area and internationally, we are growing at an exponential rate and this is just the beginning. Were building games that are changing how social games are played and the success of our games has established us as a definitive leader in the strategic massively multi-player social gaming space. Our studio business model allows us to sustain a startup culture that empowers you to drive change and create and own the outcome of your contributions contributions that impact millions of gamers daily.
Think you have what it takes to make real games? We want to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Art Lead will be responsible guiding a team of artists to transform wireframes and concept art into beautiful, usable games and provide post-launch support for new in-game features and content. Responsibilities include:
* Wearing multiple hats to help out with all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, animation, marketing artwork, and more.
* Work with dynamic teams of concept illustrators and visual designers, both in-house and external to the company
* Communicate with the Art Director and project Associate Producers, Studio Managers, and Product heads to define and collaborate on the aesthetic vision for a given title
* Turn wireframes and technical notes into visually compelling and meaningful designs
* Actively manage the asset pipeline for a game with an eye toward balancing delivery constraints (budget, time, quality); proactively communicate issues to Product teams
* Maintain a strong pool of contract illustrators and designers
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* 5+ years of design and/or illustration and/or 2D animation experience; social games experience a plus
* Advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash; 3D experience a plus
* Strong cross-functional communications skills
* Good understanding of HTML/CSS/AJAX a plus
* Strong passion for gaming, especially in the social/casual sphere
* Ability to take direction well, when necessary, and especially to give direction well and collaborate with a somewhat flat team: Must play well with others, and no prima donnas!
* A desire to grow your skills and experience; a natural mentor
* A terrific sense of humor.
TO APPLY:
To send us your information, click Click here to apply. Please don't forget to inlcude a portfolio: NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT ART SAMPLES OR A LINK TO A PORTFOLIO.
With offices in the Bay Area and internationally, we are growing at an exponential rate and this is just the beginning. Were building games that are changing how social games are played and the success of our games has established us as a definitive leader in the strategic massively multi-player social gaming space. Our studio business model allows us to sustain a startup culture that empowers you to drive change and create and own the outcome of your contributions contributions that impact millions of gamers daily.
Think you have what it takes to make real games? We want to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Art Lead will be responsible guiding a team of artists to transform wireframes and concept art into beautiful, usable games and provide post-launch support for new in-game features and content. Responsibilities include:
* Wearing multiple hats to help out with all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, animation, marketing artwork, and more.
* Work with dynamic teams of concept illustrators and visual designers, both in-house and external to the company
* Communicate with the Art Director and project Associate Producers, Studio Managers, and Product heads to define and collaborate on the aesthetic vision for a given title
* Turn wireframes and technical notes into visually compelling and meaningful designs
* Actively manage the asset pipeline for a game with an eye toward balancing delivery constraints (budget, time, quality); proactively communicate issues to Product teams
* Maintain a strong pool of contract illustrators and designers
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* 5+ years of design and/or illustration and/or 2D animation experience; social games experience a plus
* Advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash; 3D experience a plus
* Strong cross-functional communications skills
* Good understanding of HTML/CSS/AJAX a plus
* Strong passion for gaming, especially in the social/casual sphere
* Ability to take direction well, when necessary, and especially to give direction well and collaborate with a somewhat flat team: Must play well with others, and no prima donnas!
* A desire to grow your skills and experience; a natural mentor
* A terrific sense of humor.
TO APPLY:
To send us your information, click Click here to apply. Please don't forget to inlcude a portfolio: NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT ART SAMPLES OR A LINK TO A PORTFOLIO.