Lead Multiplayer Artist

Description

Spark Unlimited is looking for an excited and energized artist to lead the MP art team by example in technical proficiency, creative vision and execution. This person will also be responsible for overseeing the art creation of all multiplayer level environment. This is not just a management job, as we need your talents as an artist to shine throughout the production as well! You will play a key role in defining the world for a high profile next-generation property currently greenlit for full production development for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC markets.


Responsibilities
• Work with Design and Art Director to prove out spaces that are fun – where the art harmonizes with game objectives.
• Translate and evaluate visual style of art direction into from the single player into the multiplayer design
• As a “working” lead, create environment pipeline in UE3 for level layout, lighting, level meshing, model creation, texture creation, shader creation, and destructible objects.
• Create detailed templates of assets for outsourcing.
• Manage a team of artists to insure delivery of milestones and levels. Work with the Art Manager and outsourcing department to define expectations and review created materials from outsourcing studios for art quality within the game parameters.
• Optimize levels for performance.