Senior Artist
Company Name:
WMS Gaming Inc.
Senior Artist
Job ID #:2995 Location:Chicago, IL
Functional Area:Art Department:00452 Online Game Development
Position Type:Full Time Regular Education Required:Bachelors Degree
Experience Required:3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job Summary
The Senior Artist serves as a mentor to the art team, working independently to create and document all aspects of a game while also coaching the junior artists to greater abilities. Expected to be well-versed in all Adobe products, share this knowledge with junior artists, and to have expert artistic abilities in drawing, rendering, graphic design, layout, color theory, character design, and animation. Re-purposing and modifying some of existing art assets into Flash will be one of the major tasks as well.
Essential Job Functions
Create exemplary art in regards to character design, color theory, layout, text treatment, and animation ability.
Continually sharpen artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
Flash/action script animation design.
Re-purposing and modifying some of existing art assets into flash
Understanding and implementing assets for HTML5 technology
Work closely with Senior Artists and the Lead Artist, producing high-quality art in an iterative process.
Demonstrate excellent file structure and organization
Create art assets and document all art assets created with minimal mistakes.
Display a high degree of professionalism at all times, accepting critique from the Lead Artist, Game Designer, and other team members.
Mentor junior artists within the studio as well as throughout game development.
Be prepared to assist with scheduling when necessary.
Develop the ability to represent studio and/or Lead Artist when necessary.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Arts in art/animation
Required
Experience: 3 years previous experience as a Staff Artist
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent drawing and rendering abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Illustrator
Proficient in MS Office
Working knowledge of Illustrator, Modo or other 3D platform
Ability to self-manage time with a reasonable degree of accountability and minimal instruction
Understand how to design art for various themes and platforms
Display a high proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and Flash and expert proficiency in at least one or more art software application.
All applicants MUST provide the following in the event of an interview:
Portfolio (website or blog required for pre-interview)
Samples of sketch work (sketchbook or loose-leaf)
Flash animations
Layered working Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, and Studio Max files as appropriate to the position
Animation samples if animation is core ability (AVI, Quicktime, or website)
Please provide all links or DVD upon application
Physical Requirements: Office environment. Heavy computer use.
Work Conditions:May require weekend and evening hours. May require travel.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
WMS Gaming Inc.
Senior Artist
Job ID #:2995 Location:Chicago, IL
Functional Area:Art Department:00452 Online Game Development
Position Type:Full Time Regular Education Required:Bachelors Degree
Experience Required:3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job Summary
The Senior Artist serves as a mentor to the art team, working independently to create and document all aspects of a game while also coaching the junior artists to greater abilities. Expected to be well-versed in all Adobe products, share this knowledge with junior artists, and to have expert artistic abilities in drawing, rendering, graphic design, layout, color theory, character design, and animation. Re-purposing and modifying some of existing art assets into Flash will be one of the major tasks as well.
Essential Job Functions
Create exemplary art in regards to character design, color theory, layout, text treatment, and animation ability.
Continually sharpen artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
Flash/action script animation design.
Re-purposing and modifying some of existing art assets into flash
Understanding and implementing assets for HTML5 technology
Work closely with Senior Artists and the Lead Artist, producing high-quality art in an iterative process.
Demonstrate excellent file structure and organization
Create art assets and document all art assets created with minimal mistakes.
Display a high degree of professionalism at all times, accepting critique from the Lead Artist, Game Designer, and other team members.
Mentor junior artists within the studio as well as throughout game development.
Be prepared to assist with scheduling when necessary.
Develop the ability to represent studio and/or Lead Artist when necessary.
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Arts in art/animation
Required
Experience: 3 years previous experience as a Staff Artist
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent drawing and rendering abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Illustrator
Proficient in MS Office
Working knowledge of Illustrator, Modo or other 3D platform
Ability to self-manage time with a reasonable degree of accountability and minimal instruction
Understand how to design art for various themes and platforms
Display a high proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and Flash and expert proficiency in at least one or more art software application.
All applicants MUST provide the following in the event of an interview:
Portfolio (website or blog required for pre-interview)
Samples of sketch work (sketchbook or loose-leaf)
Flash animations
Layered working Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, and Studio Max files as appropriate to the position
Animation samples if animation is core ability (AVI, Quicktime, or website)
Please provide all links or DVD upon application
Physical Requirements: Office environment. Heavy computer use.
Work Conditions:May require weekend and evening hours. May require travel.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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