[Job] Senior Artist (Namco Networks)

Posted by jobs@namcowireless.com on August 8, 2007

Position Information
Position: Senior Artist	Company: Namco Networks
Location: San Jose, CA	End Date: September 8, 2007
Job Description The Senior Artist is responsible for supporting the art and deployment teams working on internal and external game development projects. The position requires expertise in designing and creating 2D and/or 3D art, as well as potentially mentoring and monitoring junior artists. Responsibilities include ability in the following areas: The Senior Artist formulates the creative aspects of the art development pipeline and watches over it during the course of production. -Creation of 2D and/or 3D art assets for projects -Produce concepts for characters, animations, game UI and background design -Collaborate closely with a team of artists and designers -Able to quickly pick up new software and adapt it to the asset development pipeline -Able to work efficiently in creating large quantities of high quality art assets -Able to take responsibility for a project's workflow -Able to work within boundaries to creatively solve art issues -Anticipate the needs of artists in order to streamline productivity -Work within the limits dictated by programming staff or project leads -Participate in the critique of your own work and the work of others -Organized approach to tasks, files and storage of materials -Perform optimization of artwork for production Requirements -4+ years game development experience in a senior role -4+ years experience in computer generated art using Adobe and Macromedia programs -Expert in 2D pixel art creation -Game UI design experience -Proven leadership skills and commitment to team-based performance -Experience training artists to improve their overall efficiency, technique and quality of work -Able to work with little or no guidance and be able to problem-solve art related situations -Able to create tiles and texture maps Bonus Skills: -BA or BFA in Animation, Graphic Design, Animation or Illustration -Experience working in the mobile game industry -Advanced 3D skills in modeling and animation (After Effects, Flash, Maya and/or 3DS Max) -2D animation experience -Marketing and brand identity design experience Professional Attributes: -Must be responsible and accountable while working on multiple complex projects. -Enthusiastic and outgoing, excited about working at Namco Networks and possesses a positive attitude about the potential of this company. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Ability to provide cross-functionally support, with a hands-on approach towards getting things done. -Must be able to understand and work with constructive criticism. -Well-organized and detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills. -Ability to think "out of the box" to come up with creative solutions. -Strong team player. Portfolio Requirements Your application must be accompanied by web link to an online portfolio/demo reel- (digital media preferred). Artistic Portfolio: Any or all of the following: -Examples of 2D graphics from background art, character design, 2D animation, concept art or visual effects -Examples of 3D graphics from models, animation, visual effects, texture mapping or environment design -Paintings or sketches, created either using traditional or digitally methods -Technical drawing in the form of schematics, architectural plans, industrial design, etc. Art Leadership Portfolio: Submit descriptions of projects where you led in a senior position and specify your roll in each example submitted, along with how many people you managed, if applicable. Company Description Established January 1, 2006, Namco Networks America Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., a worldwide leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Namco uses cutting-edge technology to provide fun, quality entertainment to mobile consumers throughout the Americas. Contact jobs@namcowireless.com