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ConceptArt.Org
September 20th, 2007, 04:45 PM
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Big Huge Games, developer of the award-winning real-time strategy games Rise of Nations and Rise of Legends, is expanding into a multi-team, multi-genre, next-gen company. We’re looking for creative, talented, and motivated artists to join our team. Positions are available for entry-level, mid-level and veteran 3D artists.

Big Huge Games is a company that values team skills as much as it values technical skills. By sticking to this “core value,” we have created a fun and energetic workplace with a passion for AAA game development. We realize the key to our continued success hinges on nurturing a talented and motivated team that takes great pride in their accomplishments. We’re looking for people interested in:

• Developing cutting-edge new IP across multiple next-gen platforms and genres, which will include work on our unannounced console RPG title led by Ken Rolston, Lead Designer of Oblivion and Morrowind.
• Pushing the development of RTS games through our Rise of Nationsฎ franchise and beyond.
• Continuing to develop downloadable games like our acclaimed version of Settlers of Catan for XBLA.

For more information on Big Huge Games visit www.bighugegames.com.

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Ideal candidates will possess:
• Expertise in 3D Studio Max and Photoshop (Maya and/or XSI expertise also accepted, as long as candidate is willing to pick up Max)
• Strong artistic, verbal and written skills
• The ability to follow direction and process artistic/technical feedback in order to create unique design solutions
• Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks - illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, concept drawing.
• The desire to work in a collaborative atmosphere
• The passion, drive and dedication it takes to produce a great game
• A broad knowledge of games.



Preference to applicants with:
• Previous experience with PC and/or Next Gen console development (360, PS3, Wii)
• Experience in one or more of the following game art disciplines:
o World Building
o Character Artist
o Effects Artist
o User Interface Design


We're proud of our creative environment which includes fun office perks such as…
• Pool table
• Ping pong
• Full-size bar (modeled after a local Irish Pub)
• Arcade machine (100's of classics installed)
• Free drinks (sodas, tea & freshly ground coffee via two fancy latte machines)
• Biometric hand-scanner (Physical office keys? That's so twentieth century.)
• Console gaming area (PS3, 360 and Wii)
• Continuously updated Game Library stocked with 100's of Console and PC titles available for borrow anytime.
• 150 gallon saltwater aquarium with our very own Nemo.

In addition to competitive salaries, Big Huge Games offers an extremely attractive benefits package, including:
• A royalty based bonus plan far in excess of industry standards
• Stock options to all full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity/family leave, personal days and holidays
• Fully funded medical, dental and visual health insurance (including dependent coverage), short and long term disability insurance, and life insurance.

Contact Info:

Big Huge's preferred method of viewing your artwork and resume is by email submission of your portfolio website link to greatartjob@bighugegames.com. We encourage applicants to attach 3 samples of their strongest work in JPG format. Limit total of attachments to 3mb or less. Note in the subject line which position you are applying for; General 3D Artist, Concept Artist, Animator, etc.. Please do not send items via US Mail.

NO PHONE CALLS

Robert.B
February 11th, 2008, 08:17 PM
Hope this position is still open.