Lead 2D Artist

Description

With offices in 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia and over 5,000 people, Gameloft, a worldwide publisher and developer of digital and social games, is seeking a gifted Lead Artist with concept skills as well as some 3D experience to help create the next generation of exciting new iOS games. This Lead will work with imaginative teams to create a wide range of new game IP.

Why do you want to work for Gameloft?

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
Fun, passionate and creative studio with a relaxed, casual atmosphere
Challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in gaming

Previous hit Gameloft games on iPhone include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta I & II, NOVA, Avatar, Dungeon Hunter, NFL 2010, Real Soccer 2010, New York Nights, Assassin’s Creed, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 5, Let’s Golf, Gangstar 1 &2, just a few of the 300 games that Gameloft has created since its inception.

This position is based in New Orleans, an international metropolis just waiting to provide inspiration and fascination for you. So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this great career opportunity and be a part of a new international video-games studio!

Requirements

Be part of the fastest growing casual gaming industry! Under the responsibility of the Creative Director and Studio Manager, you will:

Lead, mentor, supervise and inspire the art team to create top social/casual games
Assist with art direction of the games in its pre-production stages and create characters and backgrounds
Establish style and implement vision of the games; character, environment, logo, user interface design
Ensure top quality throughout the entire production process
Maintain effective communication with supervisors, team artists and other departments within the company to manage expectations and results
Ensure all project targets are met or exceeded

Desired Skills / Extras

Motivated and passionate about video games
Experienced in managing teams on or off site and have knowledge of different jobs in 2D and 3D art that allow you to coordinate several teams and projecs
Technical expertise in 3DSMax
Experience with a rendering engine such as V-Ray
Independent and versatile (organic modeling and environments)
Very good proficiency in texturing, and able to work in pixels
Very good sense of proportions, volume, and lighting
Thorough and organized, allowing you to work with ambitious plannings and to see a project through to its end within given deadlines
This position entails a great deal of responsibility and requires both technical and managerial expertise
An experienced, independent, and versatile candidate
Knowledge of the technical Pipeline and all the process needed to make a game

Chosen qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.

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