nestegg
April 12th, 2007, 01:14 AM
Art Director
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. is seeking an Art Director who is a self starter, willing to bring passion for infusing and inspiring artistic vision into our upcoming mature MMOG demo.
As the Art Director you are responsible for the role art plays in our game demo. You assist the executive producer in writing the artistic guidelines of the project. You will also select (recruit) exceptional caliber artists, mentor, and manage a team of artists to bring your artistic vision life. You will drive the art group to communicate and share all efforts regarding artwork creation. You will have a deep understanding of 2D and 3D software packages and will work closely with the technical director to keep informed on the newest artistic tools.
This will ensure, and standardize the most efficient pipelines, processes, and tools to deliver excellence in the timeliest matter. You will be responsible for the overall art production, including planning, design, documentation, quality, and artistic direction. As the project progresses, you have responsibility for maintaining visual consistency. You will review schedule processes, budgets, and issues to assist team goals and provide upper management with oversight on progression.
Requirements:
Strong understanding of art and development practices, art development pipelines, potential bottlenecks.
Knowledge of major art applications and technology.
At least 3 years as a manager or director; managing large, diverse art teams and motivating members to deliver consistent, high quality art, and at least five years previous game industry experience or equivalent.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and ensures art forward momentum.
Ability to provides motivation and art direction to ensure project goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved
Platform: PC
Must have excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Pluses:
Education: AA, or at least demonstrate through portfolio an industry standard level of art. (preferred) BA in Computer Science or Fine Arts (other college degree) or adequate professional experience.
Familiarity with standard 3D and 2D computer art applications.
Strong illustration and concept art skills.
Understanding of urban/modern/fantasy visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.
A passion for developing online games.
Ability to motivate artists and communicate well with designers in a team environment.
Concept Artists
Responsibilities:
The concept artist will work with the leads, senior artists, existing concept artists, and will help drive the style and direction of the demo environments and game characters, giving the demo visual direction before final environments and characters are modelled and textured. During production, the concept artist will work hand-in-hand with a level creation team, in order to create style guides and concept art that will help the entire team see the visual and creative direction for the demo’s game levels.
You must have an exceptional portfolio which showcases your talents in both 2D and 3D art. The role requires strong communication skills and keen attitude to get involved with the game vision and design. You should possess exceptional classical art skills - preferably in mixed media - as well as excellent computer art proficiency. Storyboarding skills would also be useful, although not essential. The successful applicant will work well in a team and be open to the ideas and input of others.
The role of concept artist will have several areas of emphasis; characters, storyboarding, user-interfaces or PR and marketing materials. Character ideation and design (i.e. outfits, hair, fashion), environment ideation and design (i.e. styled level design experience is highly recommended) and component ideation and design (i.e. trees, household objects, vehicles, c etc.)
Prerequisites:
traditional art skills - with a fine arts background
artistic ability and an understanding of visual communication
ability to imagine, visualize and conceive objects, characters or other game elements in a way that contributes to the overall visual quality of the product.
very strong traditional illustration skills in a variety of media as well as excellent drawing skills
expert fundamental skills and illustration skills
a strong ability to think in 3-D
good use of line, light and shadow
storytelling and concept development
breadth of artistic styles
understanding of color theory
ability to work within a style including a style set by another artist/art director.
environment concept art
a excellent understanding of design process and methodology and how it is integrated into game production
history of developing exceptional presentation materials in black & white, color and physical 3D (mockups, actual models, sculptures, etc)
good ability to visually and verbally communicate complex mechanical and emotional concepts
mature illustrative style using Photoshop or Painter
willing to take on a variety of art tasks
ability to work within technical constraints to generate top-quality art
ability to meet deadlines
texturing skills beneficial
ability to work and contribute effectively in an online team environment
good communication skills
Desired Skills and Pluses:
professional experience in multiple disciplines
3+ years production experience with three or more complete development cycles in a similar role preferable (but not necessary to talent, knowledgeable person) AA, BA(BS) degree of Arts or equivalent from accredited Art Institution.
This is an (online) position, you must be able to work in an online work environment with a global team.
Start Date: Immediately
Spoken/Written Language(s): English
Compensation: Equity Contract
Online portfolio/demo equivalent with resume and cover letter accepted and preferred: email to pres@nesteggstudios.com
Or
Mail materials (DVD or CD) to:
Nest Egg Studios Inc.
Attn: Ms. Vera Odessa Newman
Concept Artist
P.O. Box 1235
Burlington, VT 05402-1235
http://www.nesteggstudios.com
Positions Open: Please inquire for full details at admin@nesteggstudios.com
3D Environment Artist
Lead Artist
3D Generalist (s)
Texture Artist (s)
About Company:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. is an innovative, start-up multimedia game company, pioneering in sophisticated development of mesh-up genre online gaming, the next phase of MMOG entertainment for adult game consumers. The consistent popularity of premium entertainment, 2.0 technology and online gaming are proven winning concepts. Nest Egg Studios Inc. is combining these forces in its signature game "Heavenly Bodies: Riffed Galaxy" producing the first groundbreaking 2.0 MMOG for adult consumers
Disclaimer:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. respectfully ask only for “Serious Inquires”. Nest Egg Studios Inc. assumes those that are applying to the emails (provided) understand what an equity contract is and the responsibility that comes with the option. (Equity is a tangible and regulated asset).
If you do not understand the nature of this type of contract and are still interested in this small demo project, we suggest that you speak to a legal representative. If you already know what an Equity Contract is and are interest please contract Nest Egg Studios Inc. Admin.
Thank you.
Nest Egg Studios Inc.
Ms. Vera Odessa Newman
P.O. Box 1235
Burlington, VT 05402-1235
http://www.teamnesteggstudios.com/honeycomblogo.jpg
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. is seeking an Art Director who is a self starter, willing to bring passion for infusing and inspiring artistic vision into our upcoming mature MMOG demo.
As the Art Director you are responsible for the role art plays in our game demo. You assist the executive producer in writing the artistic guidelines of the project. You will also select (recruit) exceptional caliber artists, mentor, and manage a team of artists to bring your artistic vision life. You will drive the art group to communicate and share all efforts regarding artwork creation. You will have a deep understanding of 2D and 3D software packages and will work closely with the technical director to keep informed on the newest artistic tools.
This will ensure, and standardize the most efficient pipelines, processes, and tools to deliver excellence in the timeliest matter. You will be responsible for the overall art production, including planning, design, documentation, quality, and artistic direction. As the project progresses, you have responsibility for maintaining visual consistency. You will review schedule processes, budgets, and issues to assist team goals and provide upper management with oversight on progression.
Requirements:
Strong understanding of art and development practices, art development pipelines, potential bottlenecks.
Knowledge of major art applications and technology.
At least 3 years as a manager or director; managing large, diverse art teams and motivating members to deliver consistent, high quality art, and at least five years previous game industry experience or equivalent.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and ensures art forward momentum.
Ability to provides motivation and art direction to ensure project goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved
Platform: PC
Must have excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Pluses:
Education: AA, or at least demonstrate through portfolio an industry standard level of art. (preferred) BA in Computer Science or Fine Arts (other college degree) or adequate professional experience.
Familiarity with standard 3D and 2D computer art applications.
Strong illustration and concept art skills.
Understanding of urban/modern/fantasy visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.
A passion for developing online games.
Ability to motivate artists and communicate well with designers in a team environment.
Concept Artists
Responsibilities:
The concept artist will work with the leads, senior artists, existing concept artists, and will help drive the style and direction of the demo environments and game characters, giving the demo visual direction before final environments and characters are modelled and textured. During production, the concept artist will work hand-in-hand with a level creation team, in order to create style guides and concept art that will help the entire team see the visual and creative direction for the demo’s game levels.
You must have an exceptional portfolio which showcases your talents in both 2D and 3D art. The role requires strong communication skills and keen attitude to get involved with the game vision and design. You should possess exceptional classical art skills - preferably in mixed media - as well as excellent computer art proficiency. Storyboarding skills would also be useful, although not essential. The successful applicant will work well in a team and be open to the ideas and input of others.
The role of concept artist will have several areas of emphasis; characters, storyboarding, user-interfaces or PR and marketing materials. Character ideation and design (i.e. outfits, hair, fashion), environment ideation and design (i.e. styled level design experience is highly recommended) and component ideation and design (i.e. trees, household objects, vehicles, c etc.)
Prerequisites:
traditional art skills - with a fine arts background
artistic ability and an understanding of visual communication
ability to imagine, visualize and conceive objects, characters or other game elements in a way that contributes to the overall visual quality of the product.
very strong traditional illustration skills in a variety of media as well as excellent drawing skills
expert fundamental skills and illustration skills
a strong ability to think in 3-D
good use of line, light and shadow
storytelling and concept development
breadth of artistic styles
understanding of color theory
ability to work within a style including a style set by another artist/art director.
environment concept art
a excellent understanding of design process and methodology and how it is integrated into game production
history of developing exceptional presentation materials in black & white, color and physical 3D (mockups, actual models, sculptures, etc)
good ability to visually and verbally communicate complex mechanical and emotional concepts
mature illustrative style using Photoshop or Painter
willing to take on a variety of art tasks
ability to work within technical constraints to generate top-quality art
ability to meet deadlines
texturing skills beneficial
ability to work and contribute effectively in an online team environment
good communication skills
Desired Skills and Pluses:
professional experience in multiple disciplines
3+ years production experience with three or more complete development cycles in a similar role preferable (but not necessary to talent, knowledgeable person) AA, BA(BS) degree of Arts or equivalent from accredited Art Institution.
This is an (online) position, you must be able to work in an online work environment with a global team.
Start Date: Immediately
Spoken/Written Language(s): English
Compensation: Equity Contract
Online portfolio/demo equivalent with resume and cover letter accepted and preferred: email to pres@nesteggstudios.com
Or
Mail materials (DVD or CD) to:
Nest Egg Studios Inc.
Attn: Ms. Vera Odessa Newman
Concept Artist
P.O. Box 1235
Burlington, VT 05402-1235
http://www.nesteggstudios.com
Positions Open: Please inquire for full details at admin@nesteggstudios.com
3D Environment Artist
Lead Artist
3D Generalist (s)
Texture Artist (s)
About Company:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. is an innovative, start-up multimedia game company, pioneering in sophisticated development of mesh-up genre online gaming, the next phase of MMOG entertainment for adult game consumers. The consistent popularity of premium entertainment, 2.0 technology and online gaming are proven winning concepts. Nest Egg Studios Inc. is combining these forces in its signature game "Heavenly Bodies: Riffed Galaxy" producing the first groundbreaking 2.0 MMOG for adult consumers
Disclaimer:
Nest Egg Studios Inc. respectfully ask only for “Serious Inquires”. Nest Egg Studios Inc. assumes those that are applying to the emails (provided) understand what an equity contract is and the responsibility that comes with the option. (Equity is a tangible and regulated asset).
If you do not understand the nature of this type of contract and are still interested in this small demo project, we suggest that you speak to a legal representative. If you already know what an Equity Contract is and are interest please contract Nest Egg Studios Inc. Admin.
Thank you.
Nest Egg Studios Inc.
Ms. Vera Odessa Newman
P.O. Box 1235
Burlington, VT 05402-1235
http://www.teamnesteggstudios.com/honeycomblogo.jpg