carriegale
03-24-2005, 09:12 PM
Midway Amusement Games, Chicago, is looking for an experienced Environment Artist to join the Mortal Kombat team. This is a unique opportunity to be party of an award-winning team composed of many veterans in the gaming industry. The Mortal Kombat series has sold over 23 million units worldwide since its inception in 1992, and continues to thrive. Midway's Mortal Kombat: Deception has won numerous awards including:
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 & Editor's Choice Award - GamePro Magazine
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - GameSpot.com
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - SpikeTV
• Best Fighting Game of E3 2004 - IGN.com
• Best Fighting Game of E3 2004 - GameSpot.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working directly with the Lead Artist, the Environment Artist is responsible for creating the models, textures and placement of environment meshes according to the Style Guide and Technical Guidelines for use in Surreal's game engine.
• The Environmental Artist is responsible for testing; implementing and updating the meshes and textures created and seeking feedback from his peers and leads.
• Participate in a weekly Artists and Animators meeting, to communicate the weekly planning and review work in progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA/BFA preferred, or at least demonstrate through portfolio an industry standard level of art.
• Minimum of at least one shipped title, preferably on PS2/Xbox or both. 1st or 3rd person games a bonus.
• Familiar with Maya and Photoshop and a high capacity to learn new tools.
• Traditional art skills a must.
• All candidates must deliver a full resume with samples to be considered for this position
ABOUT MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC.
Midway Amusement Games is a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. Headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Austin, TX , Los Angeles, CA, and London, UK, Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major video game systems. Midway Games was the #1-ranked software publisher of games released in all of 2004 based on average review scores on gamerankings.com, and was also named one of top ten game developers of 2004 by Game Informer.
Midway Amusement Games' Chicago offices are located just north of downtown Chicago, providing a short commute for suburban and city residents. Perks include a full benefits plan, 401K, free parking, our own video game library, a video game arcade, and discounts on Midway products.
TO APPLY
Please apply via our website at www.midway.com (http://www.midway.com).
Carrie Gale
Staffing Specialist
Midway Amusement Games, LLC.
2727 W. Roscoe
Chicago, IL 60618
Midway Games is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 & Editor's Choice Award - GamePro Magazine
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - GameSpot.com
• Best Fighting Game of 2004 - SpikeTV
• Best Fighting Game of E3 2004 - IGN.com
• Best Fighting Game of E3 2004 - GameSpot.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working directly with the Lead Artist, the Environment Artist is responsible for creating the models, textures and placement of environment meshes according to the Style Guide and Technical Guidelines for use in Surreal's game engine.
• The Environmental Artist is responsible for testing; implementing and updating the meshes and textures created and seeking feedback from his peers and leads.
• Participate in a weekly Artists and Animators meeting, to communicate the weekly planning and review work in progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA/BFA preferred, or at least demonstrate through portfolio an industry standard level of art.
• Minimum of at least one shipped title, preferably on PS2/Xbox or both. 1st or 3rd person games a bonus.
• Familiar with Maya and Photoshop and a high capacity to learn new tools.
• Traditional art skills a must.
• All candidates must deliver a full resume with samples to be considered for this position
ABOUT MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES, LLC.
Midway Amusement Games is a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. Headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Austin, TX , Los Angeles, CA, and London, UK, Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major video game systems. Midway Games was the #1-ranked software publisher of games released in all of 2004 based on average review scores on gamerankings.com, and was also named one of top ten game developers of 2004 by Game Informer.
Midway Amusement Games' Chicago offices are located just north of downtown Chicago, providing a short commute for suburban and city residents. Perks include a full benefits plan, 401K, free parking, our own video game library, a video game arcade, and discounts on Midway products.
TO APPLY
Please apply via our website at www.midway.com (http://www.midway.com).
Carrie Gale
Staffing Specialist
Midway Amusement Games, LLC.
2727 W. Roscoe
Chicago, IL 60618
Midway Games is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.