Graphic Artists for Casual Games

Description

pixelStorm is a leading developer of casual video games across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes titles for high profile clients like EA (Poppit, Word Whomp, Phlinx, Mahjong Garden) and Microsoft (Bankshot Billiards for MSN, Bankshot Billiards 2 for Xbox 360). We’re developing our own properties across multiple platforms and are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team!

Graphic Artists work with the producer to layout the stylistic requirements for game artwork and carry out the production and processing of final game artwork. Graphic Artists are expected to produce everything from pencil sketches to finished artwork and they should have the ability to work within a wide range of art styles.

pixelStorm’s games utilize both 2D and 3D artwork; candidates have experience working with both formats. Ideal candidates will have extensive 2D illustration and animation experience, and experience with creating 3D pre-rendered assets (eg. animated sprites, visual effects, static backgrounds); experience with real-time 3D games is a plus. Candidates must be technically savvy and have a good understanding on how to prepare images for use by engineers.

Candidates for this position are highly prolific and able to quickly iterate on several concepts before developing final assets; they are pro-active problem solvers who can work effectively with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates possess great creativity, imagination, excellent drawing, conceptual, and painting skills, a strong work ethic. Having experience in developing artwork for comic books or art novels is a plus.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Send resume in Word Doc or PDF format to jobs@pixelstorm.ca and be sure to include a link to your online portfolio!

Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Producer to develop game concept art
- Create rough game art assets to assist engineers in quick prototyping
- Develop a User Interface (UI) that is entertaining and intuitive
- Develop final game assets
- Provide occasional direction to other graphic artists and contract artists
- Process game assets for use by engineering