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Outsourcing Artist

WHO WE ARE

We’re ArenaNet—we’ve created a studio that makes online worlds infused with innovation, hand-crafted excellence, and creative passion. We're not the only ones who share this passion; gamers made Guild Wars 2 the fastest selling MMO game in the West with more than 3 million copies sold in its first 9 months, and players and press have consistently called it one of the best MMOs of all time.

Our studio is built on foundations of excellence with a focus on community. We constantly innovate, unlocking the true potential of online role-playing with game-changing titles like Guild Wars 2 and beyond. The status quo is not good enough for our dedicated worldwide community of players, which is why we question the de facto industry conventions and demand more from ourselves as developers.

WHO YOU ARE

As Outsourcing Artist, you will work closely with the Lead Outsourcing Artist to review concept art and 3D assets from external partners, provide feedback to align those assets with our goals and make appropriate edits to prepare files for integration.

The ideal candidate has a high taste level and a critical eye for detail with an aptitude for Character Art. They should be a strong communicator, with a passion for game art and knowledge of modern 3D pipelines. The right candidate will also be a great team player and will be a collaborative partner to both the external partners, and our internal art team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with the ArenaNet art team to shepherd the creation of 2D Character Concept Art from external partners
• Review 3D Character assets delivered from external partners for quality and accuracy and provide feedback accordingly
• Support multiple deliveries from multiple vendors within the production schedule
• Revise and prepare delivered assets for integration into the game engine
• Coordinate with Senior & Producers to ensure direction remains consistent and teams are supported

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A discerning taste level, and keen eye for inconsistencies, especially with regard to characters
• Strong aptitude and knowledge of modern 3D modeling pipelines
• Skills in Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter & Photoshop
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Be highly organized and follow processes/instructions
• A collaborative spirit and positive attitude

PLUSES!

• Understanding of legacy game art techniques (Blinn/Phong lighting, hand-painted texturing, etc.)
• Strong art fundamentals (Form, color, composition)