Lead Artist - Sierra Online
Issaquah, WA
Sierra Online, Seattle Studio is looking for a Lead Artist to direct a team of very talented and experienced artists, both in-house and overseas on a highly creative MMO project. The ideal candidate is able to effectively set and implement the visual tone and design vision within a reasonable schedule and budget constraints while still maintaining exceptionally high production values.
Responsibilies:
• Set, maintain, and own the visual direction of the product, making sure that continuity is ensured across all aspects during production
• Defines the art schedule and establishes procedures
• Works with the technical artist to define an art production pipeline that makes the best use of the requirements of limitations of the target platform
• Works with the technical artist to maintains an art asset database including the enforcement of naming conventions, directory structures and asset management.
• Works with the designers and programmers to ensure a cohesive and unified development cycle and product vision
• Works with our external sister studio in Shanghai, China to determine short- and long-term development priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate difficult and creative concepts in a clear and concise manner; capable of writing design documentation defining needs
• Task driven, self motivated, creative person with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Ability to lead by example to set the studio’s visual quality, directing a team of artists to realize a unified conceptual vision
• Ability to firefight when necessary by providing quality content
• Must be able to travel.
Requirements:
• Solid knowledge base and demonstrated ability in Discreet 3ds Max or equivalent 3D application.
• Strong art fundamentals including hand skills
• Ability to drive visual continuity
• Ability to make critical decisions regarding responsibilities and drive for end results
• Strong communication skills via verbal and written means
• Ability to determine realistic timelines and accurate project budgets
• Demonstrate initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• 5+ years experience in the game industry
• Two or more shipped games in the role of Lead Artist
• Previous experience in online games a plus.
• Willing to work on site in Issaquah, WA.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and online portfolio/demo reel via email to: globalstaffing@vugames.com with the subject: Lead Artist