BioWare Austin is seeking candidates for the position of [color=windowtext]Senior Concept Artist to help create BioWares first Massively Multiplayer Online game. The successful candidate will:[/color]
· Work closely with a talented team to provide artistic and aesthetic vision.
· Translate visual development and ideation into polished production-ready work.
· Set and maintain a standard of art by providing a wide variety of different and viable solutions.
· Provide research and conceptual development ideas independently.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Various degrees of education and experience will be considered provided the applicants portfolio demonstrates the following requirements:
· A versatile and exceptional 2D art application.
· Strong painting skills in traditional and/or digital illustrations and use of color.
· Background and desire to work on environmental concepts.
· Versatility to work everything from environments to characters, and in any genre.
· Demonstration of a concepts evolution from rough ideation to a final tight drawing or blueprint.
· Familiarity or experience with 3D programs and 2D vector-based art applications is a plus.
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Personal Suitability:
· Good ability to create a large volume of quality concept art within tight deadlines throughout the projects development is required.
· Self motivated and demonstrate initiative; compatible within an environment requiring minimal direct supervision.
· Excellent ability to work in a team, share concepts, ideas.
· Ability to give and receive constructive critique is required.
Portfolio and Resume:
Interested applicants may forward their resume by and submit a 2D portfolio either digitally (preferred no originals please) or by mail. Please include samples from at least three of the following categories:
· Environment Architecture integrated with terrain
· Interior architecture
· Character/Costume design
· Creature design
· Vehicles and technology
· Props, items, objects
Please include the following elements in your portfolio:
· Show at least two examples of a concepts evolution from rough ideation to final tight drawing or blueprint
· Include samples of color work
· Include life drawing sketches
Optional
· A 3D portfolio
Email address:
Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application, or include in the cover letter of your mailed application:
06-ART-SCA-BWA
Mailing Address:
Conceptual Artist Position
Competition Number: 06-ART-SCA-BWA
Human Resources
#200, 4445 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, AB T6H 5R7
Along with your submission, you MUST include a signed [color=windowtext]product submission agreement. You can fax it to: 780-439-6374[/color]
Must be Authorized to work in the United States. Relocation Available.