ConceptArt.Org
January 18th, 2008, 02:52 PM
http://jobs.gamasutra.com/Media/Accounts/287/NSI_logoGS_220.gif
Nihilistic Software, Inc. (NSI) is continuing 9 years of stable growth to become one of the largest independent studios in North America. Located in idyllic Marin County, California, we focus exclusively on creating AAA titles for PS3 and XBOX 360 in action, adventure, and RPG genres for the core gamer. We offer benefits no corporate studio can match, like royalty-sharing and equity ownership. We believe in hiring creative, dedicated, talented people and letting them do their job.
Concept Artist/Painter
Nihilistic Software is looking to expand our Art team with a seasoned, well rounded artist with specific skills in Concepting and Painting for Game Environments and Game Characters. Strong traditional art skills and background are a must. Experience with designing and creating user interfaces in art and production design is also a plus.
NSI is an independent PS3 and Xbox360 game development company that focuses on one solid title at a time. We believe in hiring the best creative, hard working, talented people and letting them do their job.
Positions are full-time, on-site in the North San Francisco Bay Area. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive fully-paid benefits, profit sharing, and company equity plan. We have been in business for over 9 years and have an experienced, tight-knit team of artists and designers working on cutting-edge games for the most challenging gaming platforms. Our clients include the top publishers in the industry; Electronic Arts, Activision, Disney, THQ, and others.
Basic requirements:
· Excellent drawing/painting skills
· Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy
· Strong 3D modeling and digital painting skills
· Excellent fundamental art skills
· Maya and Photoshop experience preferred
· Minimum 2 to 3 years experience working in games preferred; console experience a plus.
· Experience in a production environment creating concepts and story boards
· A true passion for video games
· Willing to relocate or commute to the Marin/San Francisco Bay area
· Willing to work closely with a small group of artists and non-artists in an open, creative environment
· Creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility
· Knowledge of multiple art styles and techniques, able to draw inspiration from a wide range of traditional artists
· The ability to convey atmosphere and mood through light and color
· Self-motivated and able to work well with a group of talented artists
· Character orthographic sheet experience a plus
If you're interested, please email your resume (Webpages/online portfolios are much appreciated), using the subject “Artist Position/Concepting” to this address:
jobs@nihilistic.com <mailto:jobs@nihilistic.com>
Or send your resume and portfolio to this postal address:
Attn: Stella Balmoria, Art Manager
c/o Nihilistic Software, Inc.
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 160
Novato, CA 94949
Current U.S. residents are preferred.
Nihilistic Software, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: submissions WILL NOT be returned.
Nihilistic Software, Inc. (NSI) is continuing 9 years of stable growth to become one of the largest independent studios in North America. Located in idyllic Marin County, California, we focus exclusively on creating AAA titles for PS3 and XBOX 360 in action, adventure, and RPG genres for the core gamer. We offer benefits no corporate studio can match, like royalty-sharing and equity ownership. We believe in hiring creative, dedicated, talented people and letting them do their job.
Concept Artist/Painter
Nihilistic Software is looking to expand our Art team with a seasoned, well rounded artist with specific skills in Concepting and Painting for Game Environments and Game Characters. Strong traditional art skills and background are a must. Experience with designing and creating user interfaces in art and production design is also a plus.
NSI is an independent PS3 and Xbox360 game development company that focuses on one solid title at a time. We believe in hiring the best creative, hard working, talented people and letting them do their job.
Positions are full-time, on-site in the North San Francisco Bay Area. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive fully-paid benefits, profit sharing, and company equity plan. We have been in business for over 9 years and have an experienced, tight-knit team of artists and designers working on cutting-edge games for the most challenging gaming platforms. Our clients include the top publishers in the industry; Electronic Arts, Activision, Disney, THQ, and others.
Basic requirements:
· Excellent drawing/painting skills
· Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy
· Strong 3D modeling and digital painting skills
· Excellent fundamental art skills
· Maya and Photoshop experience preferred
· Minimum 2 to 3 years experience working in games preferred; console experience a plus.
· Experience in a production environment creating concepts and story boards
· A true passion for video games
· Willing to relocate or commute to the Marin/San Francisco Bay area
· Willing to work closely with a small group of artists and non-artists in an open, creative environment
· Creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility
· Knowledge of multiple art styles and techniques, able to draw inspiration from a wide range of traditional artists
· The ability to convey atmosphere and mood through light and color
· Self-motivated and able to work well with a group of talented artists
· Character orthographic sheet experience a plus
If you're interested, please email your resume (Webpages/online portfolios are much appreciated), using the subject “Artist Position/Concepting” to this address:
jobs@nihilistic.com <mailto:jobs@nihilistic.com>
Or send your resume and portfolio to this postal address:
Attn: Stella Balmoria, Art Manager
c/o Nihilistic Software, Inc.
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 160
Novato, CA 94949
Current U.S. residents are preferred.
Nihilistic Software, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: submissions WILL NOT be returned.