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JFK2000
April 9th, 2008, 02:23 PM
Full time Concept Artists at Splash Damage, London, UK

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As one of the leading game developers in Europe, we are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people with a talent and passion for advancing interactive entertainment. With team members from North America, Australasia, and throughout Europe, we accept international applications and offer relocation assistance and VISA sponsorship where appropriate.

Benefits:

· Contributory Private Pension Scheme (5% salary matching)
· BUPA Private Healthcare
· BUPA Dental Cover
· Health Club and Spa Membership
· Flexible Working Hours

Holidays: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday days.

Job Description:

As a Concept Artist at Splash Damage, you will work with all Production teams to concept, prototype and explore ideas for our games.

· Work with the Art Director to create and maintain the vision for the game
· Be self motivated and demonstrate initiative; excellent ability to work in a team or alone, share concepts, ideas
· Develop and maintain a standard of art by providing a wide variety of different and viable solutions

Essential Skills and Experience:

· Versatile and exceptional 2D art skills
· Painting skills in traditional and/or digital media
· Excellent life drawing sketches
· Advanced understanding of colour and perspective
· Demonstration of a concept’s evolution from rough ideation to a final tight drawing or "blueprint"
· Good verbal and written English skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Experience with Adobe Photoshop
· 3D modeling experience (such as Max or Maya)

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may forward their resume and submit a 2D portfolio either digitally (preferred - no originals please) or by mail. Please include samples from at least three of the following categories:

· Environment - Architecture integrated with terrain
· Interior architecture
· Character/Costume design
· Vehicles and technology
· Props, items, objects

If you meet the requirements for the role listed above, please email jobs@splashdamage.com, stating the role in the Subject Line and including the following:

· Cover letter stating your availability
· Current CV / Resume
· Up-to-date portfolio or demo reel (such as URL to your website, or a ZIP file of less than 5mb with samples.

Hard-copies of portfolios (such as CDs and portfolio books) can be sent to Splash Damage Ltd, PO Box 830, Bromley, Kent BR1 9WZ, England. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to return work.