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Game Artist - Seattle, WA - PopCap Games


Game Artist - Seattle, WA - PopCap Games

Postby andie » Jun 30, 2007 @ 4:17am

Artist
Seattle, WA
Relocation Available

PopCap Games, a founding member of the casual games market, is growing and looking for great talent to join our fantastic team! We are seeking a talented and energetic Artist who loves games, has a deep and intuitive understanding of what makes them fun, is willing to work closely with designers but is bold enough to make independent contributions, and loves to tinker with the fidgety little bits until everything is just right. Are you ready for the best job of your life?

The candidate will have an “Indie” gamer spirit, outstanding art skills, and the understanding that making a simple game can be harder but more rewarding than a complex one.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and creating all artwork for awesome online and downloadable games from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will be a core member of the studio’s staff and a positive presence in the office.

Primary Job Duties:
• Create conceptual art pieces to define the overall “look and feel” for each game
• Work with designers to create and define the game’s user interface
• Design and create all artwork and animation, based on project specifications
• Work cross-functionally with engineers and producers to develop top-quality new and enhanced games
• Follow project specifications to finish artwork on time and within requirements
• Maintain flexibility to assist with special projects, as needed

Minimum Qualifications Required:
• At least 5 years experience as an artist or animator in a high-tech environment required
• 3D experience a must
• Experience creating art and animation for games a must
• Ability see beyond the current art implementation in the category to create new, bold games that raise the production bar
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, such as engineers and non-technical coworkers
• Ability to stay organized and exhibit great follow-through
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, or other design-oriented programs

Education:
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• College degree in Art, Animation, Design, or related field preferred.
• Continued design classes and/or certification a plus.

PopCap offers competitive salaries and the following comprehensive benefits:
• Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and Life Insurance.
• 401k matching, profit sharing, bonuses, and stock options.
• Transportation allowance, education reimbursement, charitable gift matching.

For immediate consideration please forward resume, outline of relevant experience with any links or online portfolios, etc, current and expected salary along with availability for a phone conversation to Andrea Clarke - andrea@planetschnoogie.com

Please feel free to forward to others that may be interested.

http://psrecruiting.biz - for PopCap Games
Andie Clarke
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