Sr Artist - Global Developer and Publisher

Job Reference: 13767
Short Skills:
Start Date/Length: Immediate/ Permanent
Salary: Excellent
Location: Shanghai
Country: China
Description:

Senior Artist

A global developer and publisher of award winning titles across multiple platforms are currently seeking a Senior Artist to join their Shanghai based studio.

Responsibilities:

•Lead the art team to manage all aspects of game including art design, modeling, texturing, lighting, SFX, tuning, data optimization and debugging to achieve aesthetic, stylistic, and technical quality results and deliver the game on time and within budgets.

•Work closely with the Producer and Art Director to define and ensure the artistic and stylistic goals for the game.

•Oversees the work of the art team on a daily basis, effectively communicating art direction and delivering constructive feedback to work in progress.

•Effectively problem solves and consistently presents sound solutions to technical issues related to art creation and implementation into the game engine.

•Mentors less-experienced artists on the team.

•Recruit and mentor artists.

Requirements:

•Strong technical aptitude related to 3D modeling tools(Max and Maya) and game engine technologies.

•Good traditional drawing skill, expertise using 2D software like Photoshop and Painter.

•At least 3 years work experience in game industry, previous Lead Artist experience on at least 1 full-cycle shipped game title.

•Intimate knowledge of the development process from concept to final product release.

•Proven leadership skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; ability to create a stimulating team environment that encourages the ideas of all artists on the project.

•Formidable leadership skills, creative vision, and passion for games.

•Mandarin language abilities are a plus, but not required