Jobs

Lead Artist

thatgamecompany is looking for a lead artist for an original PlayStation3 game via the PlayStationNetwork. The ideal candidate has to be an art generalist with strong experience in concept, 3D modeling and animation. He or she has to be flexible with rapid iterations and capable of create unique art styles under heavy technical constrains. This position will report to the creative director, starting mid Aug 2008.

Responsibilities

• Work with the creative director to define a unique art style for the game
• Design, create and animate worlds and characters that are personal and thought provoking
• Improvise and innovate necessary tools with engineers for the art creation pipeline
• Provide quick iterative assets for gameplay prototype and pre-visualization
• Manage and direct additional contracting artists and art outsourcing if it applies

Requirements

• Share the vision of thatgamecompany
• 3+ years experience in creating video game & digital art
• Excellent communication skills
• Have good connections for additional contract artists hiring
• Passion for gaming

Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to jobs(at)thatgamecompany(dot)com

This is a full-time position in Santa Monica, California; part-time positions are not available at this time.