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Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects job

Posted: July 18, 2006
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subject: Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects , BioWare Corp. Austin

BioWare Corp. Austin is looking for Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects
duration - Full Time

Job details: Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects BioWare Austin is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects to help deliver a high quality game to market. The Senior Artist GUI/Special Effects is an individual contributor on the art team. This position creates user interfaces and special effects under the direction of the lead client engineer.

Responsibilities

Works with the art director and design team to develop and implement our game's GUI.
Creation of effects using our particle creation tool.
Production of 3D assets for the game.
Participates in the design of products and performs some testing.
Works with designers, programmers and other personnel involved in the development of products.
Produces documentation for other artists' and designers' use.
As directed, interacts with peers or managers in other units/teams/projects and/or vendors.
Minimum education: University degree or vocation training in Art is strongly preferred.

Experience and Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in computer art.
Two or more shipped game titles.
Photoshop expertise.
Able to identify and solve problems creatively without guidance.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is required.
Time management and organizational skills are essential.
Excellent attention to detail is essential.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
Preference towards applicants that exhibit:
o Technically savvy with strong problem solving skills.
o Some management experience of a team or outsource pipeline.
o Expert-level 3DSMAX user.

Portfolio Requirements

All portfolios must contain a detailed shot breakdown of the work. It must be very clear what you, the applicant, are responsible for in your reel, screenshots, scanned pictures, web page portfolio, etc. We would also like you to include your name in the subject line of your emailed application, as well as the competition number of the position(s) that you are applying for.
Please submit a portfolio, including some (or all) of the following:
3D portfolio
Modeling, texturing, and lighting applied to exterior architecture.
Modeling, texturing, and lighting applied to interior architecture and design.
Natural / organic environments.
Plusses:
Examples of the above in a low poly format.
Modeling, texturing, applied to scene prop objects.
Modeling, texturing, applied to the human figure, animals, or character designs.
Unwrapped textures applied to buildings, characters, and organics.
Effects animation both natural and fantastical.
Various animations applied to ambient objects and characters.
2D portfolio (no originals please)
Architectural rendering.
Color work and examples of tonal coordination.
Environmental design both interior and exterior.
Figure drawing.
Conceptual drawings applied to architecture, natural environments, props, etc.
Technical drawing.

How to apply

Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application, or include in the cover letter of your mailed application:

06-Art-GUI-BWA

To apply by email, send your resume and online portfolio to:

ArtistJobsAustin@bioware.com

Along with your submission, you MUST include a signed product submission agreement. You can fax it to: 780-439-6374

Our Jobs at Bioware page has information on how to apply and several other helpful resources. Please follow link below for product submission agreement.

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Contact info:
7000 North Mopac
Suite 2004
Austin, Texas 78731
http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/psa/psa_austin.html
E-mail: ArtistJobsAustin@bioware.com
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