LEAD ARTIST (f/m) job
Posted: August 30, 2011
Post subject: LEAD ARTIST (f/m) job
Post subject: LEAD ARTIST (f/m) job
YAGER Development GmbH is looking for LEAD ARTIST (f/m)
Starting Date: asap
Job details: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
LEAD ARTIST (f/m)
YAGER seeks the talents of a seasoned and passionate Lead Artist to create and manage art development on an exciting next-generation cross platform project that is about to enter into pre-production. If you are organized, with excellent communication skills, and have a proven track record in management and art direction for both internal and external outsourcing studios, we have a great opportunity for you here at Yager.
Responsibilities
• Work with Art Director and other team leaders to implement and drive the artistic goals of a the project
• Create and assist with management of project schedules and resource planning
• Drive the art team to meet project deadlines and milestones
• Participate in and run meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team and outsourcing studios
• Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production.
• Responsible for mentoring, training, career direction and performance evaluations of art teams
• Help define the art, content workflows and asset quality standards for an AAA action multi-platform game in a collaborative team environment
• Help define and maintain content art workflows and asset quality standards for a AAA action multi-platform game in a collaborative team environment
• Follow the vision and provide clear direction for artists while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency
• Ensure adequate pre-production and testing of new concepts/techniques is complete prior to production of any title
Qualifications
• Must have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• 10+ years as professional artist or equivalent experience. 3+ years of art management experience
• At least 1 shipped AAA console game title as Lead Artist
• Strong knowledge of environment, prop and character modeling as well as UV layout and texturing
• Strong knowledge of the Unreal Engine
• Proficient with standard industry tools like Maya, Z-Brush or Mudbox, and Photoshop, with a high capacity to learn new tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experienced with setting up and maintaining efficient art team structures
• A strong working knowledge of art processes and pipelines
• Must demonstrate an ability to present to and manage their teams well, providing inspirational leadership and mentoring to artists at all levels
• A deep understanding of the various technical disciplines that go into game art including: concept design, graphic design, animation, environment modeling, character modeling, texturing, lighting and rigging.
Desirable skills:
• Experience in developing for XBox 360 or Playstation 3 is beneficial
• Experience with lighting, post processing and shader/material editing are beneficial
• Experience with content management systems (Perforce, Alienbrain)
• An active gamer
Interested?
Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Lead Artist (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: BERLIN
Berlin is the creative heart of Europe, affording a quality of life and life experiences unmatched on the continent. Not only is it the capital of the German republic, it is a thriving metropolis rich in history, architecture and culture. It is home to a vibrant nightlife, and the cost of living is the lowest in Europe for a city of its size. Berlin is an excellent launch point to any destination in Europe and is known for its first-rate public transportation system, which puts the entire city just a short transit ride away.
YAGER is housed in a 1500m2 loft on the banks of the river Spree in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, one of the most energetic and culturally rich neighborhoods in Berlin. Numerous affordable and eclectic restaurants and shops are all located within a short walk from the office.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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Starting Date: asap
Job details: YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.
We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.
LEAD ARTIST (f/m)
YAGER seeks the talents of a seasoned and passionate Lead Artist to create and manage art development on an exciting next-generation cross platform project that is about to enter into pre-production. If you are organized, with excellent communication skills, and have a proven track record in management and art direction for both internal and external outsourcing studios, we have a great opportunity for you here at Yager.
Responsibilities
• Work with Art Director and other team leaders to implement and drive the artistic goals of a the project
• Create and assist with management of project schedules and resource planning
• Drive the art team to meet project deadlines and milestones
• Participate in and run meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team and outsourcing studios
• Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production.
• Responsible for mentoring, training, career direction and performance evaluations of art teams
• Help define the art, content workflows and asset quality standards for an AAA action multi-platform game in a collaborative team environment
• Help define and maintain content art workflows and asset quality standards for a AAA action multi-platform game in a collaborative team environment
• Follow the vision and provide clear direction for artists while maintaining a high level of quality and consistency
• Ensure adequate pre-production and testing of new concepts/techniques is complete prior to production of any title
Qualifications
• Must have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• 10+ years as professional artist or equivalent experience. 3+ years of art management experience
• At least 1 shipped AAA console game title as Lead Artist
• Strong knowledge of environment, prop and character modeling as well as UV layout and texturing
• Strong knowledge of the Unreal Engine
• Proficient with standard industry tools like Maya, Z-Brush or Mudbox, and Photoshop, with a high capacity to learn new tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experienced with setting up and maintaining efficient art team structures
• A strong working knowledge of art processes and pipelines
• Must demonstrate an ability to present to and manage their teams well, providing inspirational leadership and mentoring to artists at all levels
• A deep understanding of the various technical disciplines that go into game art including: concept design, graphic design, animation, environment modeling, character modeling, texturing, lighting and rigging.
Desirable skills:
• Experience in developing for XBox 360 or Playstation 3 is beneficial
• Experience with lighting, post processing and shader/material editing are beneficial
• Experience with content management systems (Perforce, Alienbrain)
• An active gamer
Interested?
Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference \"Lead Artist (f/m)\" in the subject line of your email.
Location: BERLIN
Berlin is the creative heart of Europe, affording a quality of life and life experiences unmatched on the continent. Not only is it the capital of the German republic, it is a thriving metropolis rich in history, architecture and culture. It is home to a vibrant nightlife, and the cost of living is the lowest in Europe for a city of its size. Berlin is an excellent launch point to any destination in Europe and is known for its first-rate public transportation system, which puts the entire city just a short transit ride away.
YAGER is housed in a 1500m2 loft on the banks of the river Spree in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg, one of the most energetic and culturally rich neighborhoods in Berlin. Numerous affordable and eclectic restaurants and shops are all located within a short walk from the office.
Contact info:
email - jobs@yager.de
address - Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
web site - www.yager.de
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