Senior-Level Character Artist: ArenaNet, Inc.

Video Games / Entertainment Software - Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(INACTIVE - 9/29/2008)
Senior-Level Character Artist
ArenaNet, Inc.
Bellevue, Washington - United States

Platforms: PC
Project: Guild Wars 2
- 3rd Person, ACTION, ADVENTURE, Character Based (Sci-fi Monsters), FAMILY, Fantasy, FIGHTING (Hand to Hand), MMO, Multiplayer, On-line, RPG, Serious Games
Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, MAYA, Photoshop
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Located in Bellevue, Washington, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation. Currently, ArenaNet is busy developing Guild Wars 2 while continuing to support Guild Wars with additional content such as the upcoming Bonus Mission Pack, holiday events, community contests, monthly championships, and soon-to-be-released merchandise.


ArenaNet is looking for amazing artists with expertise in creating and refining character art assets to working on our block-buster RPG, Guild Wars. Candidates must be able to create eye-popping 3D characters, monsters, heroes and other assorted creatures.

The primary function of the Character Artist is to create character art assets.
Requirements:
Essential duties and Responsibilities:

* Use commercial and proprietary software to create high quality character art assets to fulfill the requirements of the project's functional, art and technical specifications.
* Follow the schedules set by the Art Director.
* Understand the requirements and constraints of game design, engine and platform.
* Take direction in style and technique.
* Proactively seek feedback from the Art Director in style and mood.

Qualitifications:

* Proven ability to create art assets.
* Willing and able to work closely with Game Designers and Programmers.
* Ability to take direction.
* Willingness to learn commercial and proprietary software.
* Game experience preferred.