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July 30th, 2010, 11:52 AM
Lead Concept Artist
Are you a talented and experienced concept artist? Does the idea of producing heroes, villains, war machines, and monsters thrill you? Would you love to work in a casual yet dynamic and fast-paced environment with some of the best people in the gaming industry?
About Us
Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher and manufacturer of games based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures war games WARMACHINE and HORDES and the collectible miniatures game Monsterpocalypse. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter Magazine and the Formula P3 hobby tool and paint range in addition to the board games Grind and Scrappers and the card game Infernal Contraption. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are an established game company in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.
We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated, creative, and artistically talented individual to help expand and grow the richness of our IP through the creation of high quality art concepts and final color illustrations.
Job Description
Privateer Press is looking for an experienced concept artist to produce high-end concept drawings to be utilized for miniature sculpting and color illustration for all current and future intellectual properties.
The Concept Artist will spearhead the design of dynamic and interesting characters and technology that expand and drive the aesthetic of Privateer’s intellectual property in collaboration with creative staff.
The Concept Artist will work closely with the creative managers and game development staff to produce high quality artwork including but not limited to: character line concepts, technical drawings, final color artwork, landscapes and environments, product designs, and cartoon character illustrations.
The Concept Artist will maintain a library of current and previous artwork in a standardized format for access by the design and marketing departments.
The Concept Artist may be required to travel to industry trade shows to participate as a member of the show crew and personality of Privateer Press.
This is a full-time position in our Bellevue, WA office.
Responsibilities
Character Concept Art - The Concept Artist will work closely with the creative managers and game development staff to design and render characters that will be used for miniature and final product art. It is the Concept Artist’s responsibility to push the visual boundaries of Privateer’s visual brands by creating stunningly dynamic and original designs.
Product Illustration - The Concept Artist will assist the graphic design department by providing additional artwork when required, including final color artwork, landscapes and environments, product and logo designs, and cartoon character illustrations when required.
Miniature Quality Control - The Concept Artist will also work closely with the miniature-sculpting department to maintain a high level of quality control through the sculpting and miniature molding process.
Required Skills and Proficiencies
3-5 years full-time professional experience as an illustrator
Excellent ability to create characters based on verbal and written communication
Strong personal initiative and organization
Acute attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to focus on work and avoid distractions
Upbeat and positive attitude
Preferred Skills and Proficiencies
Strong knowledge of WARMACHINE and HORDES intellectual properties
Familiarity with sculpting and molding processes
Familiarity with digital imaging standards
A strong passion for tabletop gaming, fantasy, sci-fi, comic books, popular arts, and genre films
Sense of humor, the ability to quote movies (good and bad), and a desire to produce the best games on the market today
Start Date: Immediate
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Product
Compensation: Negotiable
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and portfolio link or jpg samples to jobs@privateerpress.com, with the subject titled “Concept Artist Position.”
Download an example of concepts here: http://privateerpress.com/files/Samples-File.pdf
Are you a talented and experienced concept artist? Does the idea of producing heroes, villains, war machines, and monsters thrill you? Would you love to work in a casual yet dynamic and fast-paced environment with some of the best people in the gaming industry?
About Us
Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher and manufacturer of games based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures war games WARMACHINE and HORDES and the collectible miniatures game Monsterpocalypse. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter Magazine and the Formula P3 hobby tool and paint range in addition to the board games Grind and Scrappers and the card game Infernal Contraption. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are an established game company in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.
We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated, creative, and artistically talented individual to help expand and grow the richness of our IP through the creation of high quality art concepts and final color illustrations.
Job Description
Privateer Press is looking for an experienced concept artist to produce high-end concept drawings to be utilized for miniature sculpting and color illustration for all current and future intellectual properties.
The Concept Artist will spearhead the design of dynamic and interesting characters and technology that expand and drive the aesthetic of Privateer’s intellectual property in collaboration with creative staff.
The Concept Artist will work closely with the creative managers and game development staff to produce high quality artwork including but not limited to: character line concepts, technical drawings, final color artwork, landscapes and environments, product designs, and cartoon character illustrations.
The Concept Artist will maintain a library of current and previous artwork in a standardized format for access by the design and marketing departments.
The Concept Artist may be required to travel to industry trade shows to participate as a member of the show crew and personality of Privateer Press.
This is a full-time position in our Bellevue, WA office.
Responsibilities
Character Concept Art - The Concept Artist will work closely with the creative managers and game development staff to design and render characters that will be used for miniature and final product art. It is the Concept Artist’s responsibility to push the visual boundaries of Privateer’s visual brands by creating stunningly dynamic and original designs.
Product Illustration - The Concept Artist will assist the graphic design department by providing additional artwork when required, including final color artwork, landscapes and environments, product and logo designs, and cartoon character illustrations when required.
Miniature Quality Control - The Concept Artist will also work closely with the miniature-sculpting department to maintain a high level of quality control through the sculpting and miniature molding process.
Required Skills and Proficiencies
3-5 years full-time professional experience as an illustrator
Excellent ability to create characters based on verbal and written communication
Strong personal initiative and organization
Acute attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to focus on work and avoid distractions
Upbeat and positive attitude
Preferred Skills and Proficiencies
Strong knowledge of WARMACHINE and HORDES intellectual properties
Familiarity with sculpting and molding processes
Familiarity with digital imaging standards
A strong passion for tabletop gaming, fantasy, sci-fi, comic books, popular arts, and genre films
Sense of humor, the ability to quote movies (good and bad), and a desire to produce the best games on the market today
Start Date: Immediate
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Product
Compensation: Negotiable
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and portfolio link or jpg samples to jobs@privateerpress.com, with the subject titled “Concept Artist Position.”
Download an example of concepts here: http://privateerpress.com/files/Samples-File.pdf