BWCorpRecruiter
05-16-2005, 11:04 PM
Character Artists
BioWare Corp. is the developer of the award winning Star Wars: Knights of the OldRepublic, Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, Shadows of Amn, Tales of the SwordCoast, MDK2 and Shattered Steel, and the recently released Jade Empire, as well as the current developer of the much anticipated Dragon Age.
Founded in 1995, BioWare is a privately owned Canadian corporation based in Edmonton, Alberta. BioWare employs over 200 people and are continuing to grow at a rapid rate due to their continued success and strategic business direction. BioWare was honored as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2004, as well as making multiple appearances on the Deloitte and Touche Fast 50/500 and the Profit 100 (Canada’s fastest growing companies) in recognition of the company’s rapid and successful growth. Here is a chance to be a member of a stable and successful video game developer with a 100% success record of producing Triple A titles.
BioWare is looking for an experienced visual artists with the skills and passion to conceptualize and create believable and compelling 3D character models in a variety of styles. As a character artist, you will be assisting in the creation of high-quality 3D art assets answering to the lead artist and Art Director using Photoshop and 3D Studio Max. The successful candidates will have strong facility in 3D and 2D art, exhibiting skills in realistic modeling and texturing, while demonstrating a flair for the fantastic and the unexpected within directed guidelines. You will have strong communication skills, and a willingness to take responsibility for yourself and your work.
Education and Experience
- BFA or equivalent;
- Minimum 3+ years experience as a character artist in the game, CG or film industry;
- Extensive experience with 3D Studio MAX required;
- High computer literacy and a passion for game art is a must.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge and Personal Suitability
- Be responsible for modeling and texturing high quality characters within realistic style, in conjunction with the art director and project director;
- Outstanding drawing skills and conceptual art ability an asset
- Meet production schedule goals;
- Continuously learn new graphics tools and processes in line with required tasks;
- Must be creative and have the ability to adapt to realistic game style;
- Good team work and communication skills;
- Task driven and good time management skill;
- Deliver and receive constructive critique easily and work within the established art parameters.
- A passion for creating and playing video games;
- As required, assisting in other areas of project art development.
Portfolio Requirements:
Please visit our website for application and submission requirements:
http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/positions/artist_character.html (http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/positions/artist_character.html)
Please note, we are a Canadian company, based in Edmonton, Alberta. Relocation is a requirement for our full time permanent positions.
BioWare Corp. is the developer of the award winning Star Wars: Knights of the OldRepublic, Neverwinter Nights, Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, Shadows of Amn, Tales of the SwordCoast, MDK2 and Shattered Steel, and the recently released Jade Empire, as well as the current developer of the much anticipated Dragon Age.
Founded in 1995, BioWare is a privately owned Canadian corporation based in Edmonton, Alberta. BioWare employs over 200 people and are continuing to grow at a rapid rate due to their continued success and strategic business direction. BioWare was honored as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2004, as well as making multiple appearances on the Deloitte and Touche Fast 50/500 and the Profit 100 (Canada’s fastest growing companies) in recognition of the company’s rapid and successful growth. Here is a chance to be a member of a stable and successful video game developer with a 100% success record of producing Triple A titles.
BioWare is looking for an experienced visual artists with the skills and passion to conceptualize and create believable and compelling 3D character models in a variety of styles. As a character artist, you will be assisting in the creation of high-quality 3D art assets answering to the lead artist and Art Director using Photoshop and 3D Studio Max. The successful candidates will have strong facility in 3D and 2D art, exhibiting skills in realistic modeling and texturing, while demonstrating a flair for the fantastic and the unexpected within directed guidelines. You will have strong communication skills, and a willingness to take responsibility for yourself and your work.
Education and Experience
- BFA or equivalent;
- Minimum 3+ years experience as a character artist in the game, CG or film industry;
- Extensive experience with 3D Studio MAX required;
- High computer literacy and a passion for game art is a must.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge and Personal Suitability
- Be responsible for modeling and texturing high quality characters within realistic style, in conjunction with the art director and project director;
- Outstanding drawing skills and conceptual art ability an asset
- Meet production schedule goals;
- Continuously learn new graphics tools and processes in line with required tasks;
- Must be creative and have the ability to adapt to realistic game style;
- Good team work and communication skills;
- Task driven and good time management skill;
- Deliver and receive constructive critique easily and work within the established art parameters.
- A passion for creating and playing video games;
- As required, assisting in other areas of project art development.
Portfolio Requirements:
Please visit our website for application and submission requirements:
http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/positions/artist_character.html (http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/positions/artist_character.html)
Please note, we are a Canadian company, based in Edmonton, Alberta. Relocation is a requirement for our full time permanent positions.