VAGC
January 12th, 2010, 03:20 AM
Virtual Air Guitar Company (VAGC) is currently looking for talented freelance comic book artists to work on an exciting console game project. We're looking for an artist or a team with eye for stylish graphics. Work starts soon. The scope of the cut scene comics is around 40 pages, all colored. Our schedule is somewhat tight and our budget is limited, so we are looking for a small team to carry out the task.
Our current project is full body controlled fighting game, which makes use of novel in-house next generation computer vision technology. Game is inspired by 70s kung fu movie era, set in a world between real and fantasy.
Our website can be found at:
http://www.virtualairguitar.com
Position summary:
Work is off site and freelance, paid on basis of created assets. Create high quality and stylish comic book illustrations for console game cut scene animations. You should be able to work digitally.
Style:
We are not looking for manga artist ;-) The style we're developing is a kind of modernized version of 70s comic book illustrations, with the classic style, design and other elements updated to this decade. We hope to have graphic feel to the style, trying to steer away from overt use of crosshatching, grit and noise in the images, but still have some rough edge without being too smudgy. We will be using some amount of rasters in a final product to get a specific comic book feel.
Requirements:
- You should have a portfolio demonstrating high quality comic book art.
- We're aiming for stylized look so ability to adapt is a must.
- You should be able to "pencil and ink" the art you produce.
- Able to work in and deliver material in digital format.
- Digital painting skills and colors is a big plus.
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop and able to perform tasks in Photoshop.
- Understanding of visual storytelling.
Professional attributes:
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Follow given direction.
- Fluent written English and good communication skills.
- Interest and knowledge of fantasy genre and pop culture.
- Meet deadlines and milestones in time.
Essential responsibilities:
- Work based on already existing script, storyboard and characters.
- Actively develop style of the comic book art that will be seen in the game.
- Create finished comic book illustrations, pencil/ink.
- In ideal situation also create the colors and painting work required for the art.
- Perform tasks in Photoshop, process images based on guidelines we provide.
- Work and communicate with art director in process of designing concept art.
To apply, please email a cover letter with a subject "Comic Book Artist", CV, also include contact information and if possible, include preferred rates/page and estimated schedule. Please provide a link to on-line portfolio or send artwork samples (total limit of 5MB) demonstrating your ability and suitability for this role. Email your application to jobs (at) virtualairguitar.com
Our current project is full body controlled fighting game, which makes use of novel in-house next generation computer vision technology. Game is inspired by 70s kung fu movie era, set in a world between real and fantasy.
Our website can be found at:
http://www.virtualairguitar.com
Position summary:
Work is off site and freelance, paid on basis of created assets. Create high quality and stylish comic book illustrations for console game cut scene animations. You should be able to work digitally.
Style:
We are not looking for manga artist ;-) The style we're developing is a kind of modernized version of 70s comic book illustrations, with the classic style, design and other elements updated to this decade. We hope to have graphic feel to the style, trying to steer away from overt use of crosshatching, grit and noise in the images, but still have some rough edge without being too smudgy. We will be using some amount of rasters in a final product to get a specific comic book feel.
Requirements:
- You should have a portfolio demonstrating high quality comic book art.
- We're aiming for stylized look so ability to adapt is a must.
- You should be able to "pencil and ink" the art you produce.
- Able to work in and deliver material in digital format.
- Digital painting skills and colors is a big plus.
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop and able to perform tasks in Photoshop.
- Understanding of visual storytelling.
Professional attributes:
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Follow given direction.
- Fluent written English and good communication skills.
- Interest and knowledge of fantasy genre and pop culture.
- Meet deadlines and milestones in time.
Essential responsibilities:
- Work based on already existing script, storyboard and characters.
- Actively develop style of the comic book art that will be seen in the game.
- Create finished comic book illustrations, pencil/ink.
- In ideal situation also create the colors and painting work required for the art.
- Perform tasks in Photoshop, process images based on guidelines we provide.
- Work and communicate with art director in process of designing concept art.
To apply, please email a cover letter with a subject "Comic Book Artist", CV, also include contact information and if possible, include preferred rates/page and estimated schedule. Please provide a link to on-line portfolio or send artwork samples (total limit of 5MB) demonstrating your ability and suitability for this role. Email your application to jobs (at) virtualairguitar.com