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Game Artist (Generalist)

• Work with the Studio Art Director, game producers and other team members to create art for Kongregate's game titles
• Work with the Studio Art Director, art team, and Producers to define and develop an artistic style for games
• Create concept art and storyboards which help communicate the proposed visual elements during pre-production
• Create concept art, animations, particle effects, and UI for working titles
• Create production ready 3D art, models, textures and/or animations
• Technical ability and adaptability with team’s tools used for daily operations
  
  

• Technical & Professional Knowledge/Skills: Having achieved a competent level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
  
  

• Accredited Associate degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design required, although a portfolio of work demonstrating a comparable level of education may be accepted in substitution; accredited Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 2 years of game industry experience required
• Have a portfolio demonstrating a range of work and originality of style
• Experience with Unity preferred

• Proficient illustration skills with the ability to adapt to various art styles.
• Proficient ability to draw from life and have knowledge of anatomy and architecture.
• Proficient knowledge of basic art principles, including lighting, shape, form, color, and perspective.
• Proficient understanding of multi-faceted art design roles
• Proficient ability to work with UI/UX
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient design ability
• Working knowledge of the production process and life-cycle
• Proficient ability to meet deadlines in a fast-changing environment
• Proficient knowledge of concept development, layout composition, color theory, typography, and basic drawing skills
• Proficient organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple, overlapping, and potentially conflicting priorities
• Proficient ability to meet demanding, evolving and frequently overlapping deadlines
• Proficient ability to respond favorably to frequent feedback, including multiple and potentially conflicting revisions
• Proficient ability to complete design projects quickly, as needed, to ensure that the department's production objectives are achieved
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other design professionals, including the ability to respond favorably to creative differences of opinion and to handle stress in a manner acceptable to others
• Proficient knowledge of 3D Studio Max, Maya or equivalent 3D modeling package a plus
• Proficient knowledge of ZBrush or equivalent sculpting package a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.