Lead Creature Artist - GW2

ArenaNet posted it 4 months ago
Job status:
Active

Job details

Location
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Required languages
English - Full professional proficiency
Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-senior level
Sector tags
Art & Animation, Game Production
Salary range
From 110090 to 165140 USD annually

Description

  • Work with Art Director to drive and maintain high visual quality of creature models
  • Lead the Creature art team by establishing and maintaining use of best practices and standards
  • Create stylized, appealing, efficient, creature models
  • Direct and mentor the internal and external creature teams through verbal and written feedback
  • Communicate the visual design and development of the creatures through art specifications, style guides and reference material
  • Provide inspiration to the team through verbal communication, bar setting work, and reference material collection
  • Manage, direct and drive outsourcing initiatives for the creature team as necessary
  • Drive team growth regarding adopting new relevant tools, techniques and programs.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

  • Previous lead experience on a shipped title within a game production environment
  • Ability to create stylized creatures based on gameplay prompts and limited concept support
  • Strong concept design skills with an eye for shape language and silhouette readability
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Strong traditional and digital art skills
  • Actively collaborates with other artists, designers, and programmers to solve schedule and technical problems
  • Experience with: Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Suite, Perforce
  • A critical eye, self-awareness, interest in taking and giving critiques, and a desire to produce work at the highest levels of AAA quality and game performance
  • Passion for teamwork and improving communication

At this time, we are only accepting internal applications for this role.

We are open to remote work from the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MD, NC, NY, OR, TX, UT, WA and WI or onsite/hybrid/flex at our office in Bellevue, WA.

Total compensation is salary plusan annual bonus potential. Please note that the listed pay range is a general guideline only. We take into consideration the geography in which you live and your experience and qualifications when determining final salary. This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.

Remote pay range
$110,090$165,140 USD