London

(pay unspecified)

The successful candidate will join a growing games development and publishing team working on a range of licensed and original IP social titles played in browsers. The role calls for someone who is comfortable creating art for various aspects of video games, who is able to work collaboratively with the game designer and art lead to deliver the suitable style of art for each game, and who is able to work closely with product managers to identify and respond to the project's needs throughout its lifecycle. Although the majority of the work will be on internal projects part of the job will involve working with external developers to improve the quality of their games.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of individual projects and drive the creation of all art assets
• Provide input to the game design process so that features are achievable and fully leverage the art talent available
• Identify all art-related tasks from analysing game design documentation and work with the producer to track art progress through project lifecycles
• Work closely with engineers to ensure that the art asset pipeline is in tune with game engine and tools development
• Work with 3rd party artists to fill out a project's needs
• Work with 3rd party developers to identify quality shortfalls and provide input and advice

Requirements:

• Strong art skills across a variety of areas (character/environment/interface)
• High degree of comfort working with 2D tools like illustrator and photoshop
• Ability to prototype and then rapidly iterate art assets
• 5+ years of work experience, of which at least 2 working on games
• Capable of moving from project to project swiftly and thoughtfully
• Interest in the world of social games
• Team oriented mindset
• Responsible attitude to time management
• Ability to take the initiative and work with little supervision

Desirable:

• 7+ years experience
• 3D art skills
• Experience of social game development
• Ability to animate in 2D/3D
• Experience of flash developer environment
• Experience of working with 3rd parties

Please apply below.

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