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Background Artist job

Posted: November 17, 2006
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subject: Background Artist , Shiny Entertainment

Shiny Entertainment is looking for Background Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Background Artist Job Function/Purpose:
The purpose of the background artist is to create an interactive environment in line with the genre and style of the current project. The background artist is responsible for overseeing all stages of the level creation process from interfacing with Design to final polish.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Creating all art related assets for assigned levels
Responsible for modeling, texturing and lighting all environments for assigned levels
Responsible for creating unique textures for use in levels
Creating low-poly collision shells based on Design input
Building basic level geometry and textures for multi-platform use
Polishing each level based on platform specifications


Minimum Qualifications::
Six years professional graphic arts experience, preferably in an entertainment field (games, movies, etc), with at least two years professional experience in the videogame industry as a background/environment artist, and at least two shipped games, at least one of which must be for next-generation consoles.
Creative and innovative multiplatform game development experience, with demonstrated ability to ship quality titles under demanding game development schedules.
Experience with both low and high poly artwork
Experience with 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop and other relevant art tools.
Experience in modeling and texturing realistic environments.
General understanding of technical and artistic environments, especially in multiplatform videogame development.
Strong understanding of lighting principles and color theory.
Ability to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
All-around experience with computer game technologies.
Strong passion for creating immersive, high quality videogames.
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Capable of working both as a member of a team, and individually with minimum supervision.

Location: Newport Beach, CA, United States

Contact info:
http://www.f9e.com
E-mail: kellyab@f9e.com
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