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September 14th, 2007, 08:29 PM
PERPETUAL ENTERTAINMENT
www.perpetual.com
San Francisco

Star Trek Online is the first massively multiplayer online game to be set in the awe-inspiring Star Trek universe. An expansive experience of exploration, combat, and personal advancement, STO propels players across intergalactic space in all-new spaceships and uniforms designed especially for the game by veteran Star Trek artists and game developers. As they press deeper and deeper into the final frontier, players will discover strange new worlds, encounter alien starships, and even beam down to investigate extraterrestrial civilizations. With this thrilling title, Perpetual Entertainment is truly sending game players where none have gone before.

Join the Perpetual Entertainment crew in creating the newest chapter in one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises ever! Perpetual Entertainment is staffing up to build the interstellar MMO Star Trek Online.

We currently have a crew vacancy for a Concept Artist to create and develop for a next generation massively multi-player PC game.

If you have the vision and skill to create the exotic worlds and fantastic creatures of the Star Trek universe, we want you on board.

CONCEPT ARTIST

Job Purpose: To produce artwork that inspires and informs game design and the project team. Taking direction from the Art Director, the conceptual designer will create artwork which defines the design, aesthetic and function for various project elements. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating original artwork for game production and for use in game design documents and promotional material.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generates concept art both traditionally and digitally
• Generates concept art at multiple levels, i.e. storyboards, thumbnails, sketches, color comps, show pieces, loading screens, UI elements
• Create concept art ranging in props, environments and character
• Work closely with Project Leads to develop concept artwork that defines the overall look and art style for the game
• Work with Art Director and Assistant Art Directors to design specific game elements, settings in regards to both their aesthetic qualities and functional needs
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• Meet project deadlines / milestones, as set by project leads, and the production department
• Actively Participate in concept art and project meetings
• Excel as a team player, striving to maximize team / department performance
• Perform special projects as assigned
• May be asked to help create textures, matte paintings or skyboxes


QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of professional experience in gaming or related field
• BFA strongly preferred
• Strong Photoshop / Illustrator skills
• 3d Software skills, 3DStudio or Maya
• Modeling/lighting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Posses creativity and attention to detail
• Must be receptive to art direction and perform well within a collaborative team environment
• Must be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must be willing to work overtime if required
• MMO Gaming knowledge an asset


SAMPLE WORK REQUIRED
• A portfolio demonstrating outstanding drawing and fine art skills. Please include:
o Figure drawing, illustration, painting and sculpting with a strong emphasis on environmental design both interior and exterior



At Perpetual we take a different approach to building our teams. We look for people who are smart, hard working and passionate about building and playing games. Simply put, we believe we can build stronger teams and better games by hiring great people with a variety of experiences.

Located in downtown San Francisco, Perpetual is poised to become a major player in the software entertainment and platform development industry. We’re crafting the most innovative and anticipated massively multiplayer games, and we're doing it in the center of the Bay Area's cutting-edge technology community.

In addition to working on leading-edge entertainment technology you’ll enjoy a fun work environment, progressive benefits and excellent compensation. For more information check us out at www.perpetual.com

Please send resume and salary requirements to resumes@perpetual.com. No phone calls please.


Perpetual Entertainment
Attn: Recruitment
149 New Montgomery St., 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.perpetual.com
resumes@perpetual.com