jjumani
April 23rd, 2008, 02:40 PM
Microsoft Game Studios is a world-class developer and publisher of the highest quality Xbox 360 and PC games. Team-work, innovation and attention to detail are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you feel you have high standards, we are looking for a qualified candidate to become a Senior Artist to work closely with art direction and project leads on exciting IPs across a large, quality-driven portfolio. The position will have a significant role in establishing and maintaining the vision for the characters.
Responsibilities:
Balanced role of strategic planning and tactical implementation of the project visual targets.
Ability and willingness to work cross-functionally to define goals and milestones.
Actively accepts and provides direction to other members of the art team as applicable.
Must be willing to mentor/train other artists.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop run-time game procedures & art pipelines.
Coordinate the technical and aesthetic art processes in order to realize the vision.
Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of art across multiple functions.
Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to team members.
Must have excellent communication, time-management and organizational skills.
Must be task-driven, self-motivated and proactive.
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal/soft skills.
Works well under deadlines.
Having a passion for games is a big plus.
Skills and Experience:
The senior artist must demonstrate visual and technical excellence in modeling (both high- & low-resolution assets), texturing, shaders, animation/rigging, scripting, VFX and/or interface design.
Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for one or more traditional art forms.
Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience.
Must demonstrate a high-level experience in the following software packages:
§ Maya, 3D Max or XSI.
§ Mudbox or Zbrush
§ Photoshop
Real-time engine experience is a plus.
Credit shipping titles for next-gen is a big plus.
If interested please apply to Requistion/Job Number-230281
http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/default.aspx
Responsibilities:
Balanced role of strategic planning and tactical implementation of the project visual targets.
Ability and willingness to work cross-functionally to define goals and milestones.
Actively accepts and provides direction to other members of the art team as applicable.
Must be willing to mentor/train other artists.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop run-time game procedures & art pipelines.
Coordinate the technical and aesthetic art processes in order to realize the vision.
Makes a significant and direct contribution to the creation of art across multiple functions.
Demonstrate and communicate clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to team members.
Must have excellent communication, time-management and organizational skills.
Must be task-driven, self-motivated and proactive.
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal/soft skills.
Works well under deadlines.
Having a passion for games is a big plus.
Skills and Experience:
The senior artist must demonstrate visual and technical excellence in modeling (both high- & low-resolution assets), texturing, shaders, animation/rigging, scripting, VFX and/or interface design.
Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for one or more traditional art forms.
Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience.
Must demonstrate a high-level experience in the following software packages:
§ Maya, 3D Max or XSI.
§ Mudbox or Zbrush
§ Photoshop
Real-time engine experience is a plus.
Credit shipping titles for next-gen is a big plus.
If interested please apply to Requistion/Job Number-230281
http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/default.aspx