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Jobs: Art

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Senior Animator

The future of gaming lies in growing beyond the traditional genres that have long dominated our industry. Blue Fang Games is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment, delivering original and compelling experiences that evoke the full range of emotions. We believe in innovation, teamwork, professional development – and having fun making great games.

Blue Fang Games is actively seeking a full-time, Senior 3D animator who can help bring the animation quality of our new games to the next level. Game experience is a plus but not required. We are looking for someone with previous creature animation experience (bipeds and quadrupeds) who can both produce and supervise other animators in the production of high-quality animation.

Requirements
• Excellent 3D animation skills required
• Excellent working knowledge of animation principles and a thorough understanding of motion mechanics for a variety of creature types.
• Demonstrable character animation (biped or quadruped) that shows an eye for strong poses and an understanding of basic acting.
• Extensive experience with a 3D animation package required (we use 3dsmax)
• We are looking for someone with supervisory potential – either based on previous experience or through quality of work
• Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding and appreciation of Blue Fang’s goals

Desired
• Drawing skills and conceptual art ability a plus
• Modeling and texturing ability a plus
• Game experience a plus

Demo reel required.

This job is a full-time, on-site position. Compensation is dependent on skill, experience and salary history. Please, no contractors or phone calls.

If you do not wish to apply online, please submit a resume and cover letter along with art samples, including 3D rendered material, concept sketches, 2D work and/or animation (website portfolios or portfolio videos on VHS, DVD or CD-ROM) via U.S. Mail.

U.S. Mail:
Attn: Art Director
Blue Fang Games, LLC
1601 Trapelo Rd.
Suite 105
Waltham , MA 02451
Fax: (781) 547-5480
Blue Fang Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Artist - Generalist

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Artist, with all the usual expectations, leadership, communication, collaboration, and responsibility. We want that monster talent, willing to engage, share creative risk and handle whatever art task is at hand. If this sounds interesting to you and you think you have the chops, get in touch.

Responsibilities
• Work directly with project lead and designers on existing and new IPs.
• The go to artist for building out prototypes and exploring new ideas.
• Collaborate with design, audio, and engineering departments in order to deliver high quality game experiences.
• Possess and communicate a thorough understanding of art integration within game development. Concept to final in-game assets

Requirements
• Candidate’s art talent, industry track record, and submission(s) should speak for themselves.
• 5 or more years as an artist in the game industry
• Outstanding drawing skills and conceptual art ability
• Extensive experience with 3D Studio MAX
• Excellent 3D modeling & texturing skills
• Character work experience – skinning, rigging, and animation
• Stellar Photoshop or Illustrator skills.
• Team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• The ability to accept and communicate direction and work effectively within deadlines
• Experience working with Flash and prototyping

The more of the following qualifications you possess, the better:
• PC, Wii, Xbox 360 experience
• UI design and implementation experience a strong plus
• Maxscript knowledge a plus
• Experience working with 3D art tools to model, rig, or animate.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

This job is a full-time, on-site position. Compensation is dependent on skill, experience and salary history. Please, no contractors or phone calls.

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U.S. Mail:
Attn: Art Director
Blue Fang Games, LLC
1601 Trapelo Rd.
Suite 105
Waltham , MA 02451

Fax: (781) 547-5480

3D Environmental Artist

We are looking for an exceptionally talented Environment artist, with all the usual expectations, strong communication, collaboration, and responsibility. We want that monster talent, willing to engage, share creative risk and handle whatever art task is at hand. If this sounds interesting to you and you think you have the chops, get in touch.

Responsibilities
• Create high quality graphical content consistent with the style and vision of the game
• Meet schedules and artistic standards in a professional manner
• Report back to the Lead Artist/Project Manager on progress and raise any other issues that may need to be addressed
• Create models of full 3D environments and hand-paint textures
• Adhere to the defined technical limitations and constraints when building your level
• Test and troubleshoot areas that are not working in the game engine and proactively fix them
• Participate in critiquing your work and the work of others
• Communicate and work with the designers and programmers to make the level playable and enjoyable

Requirements
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a creative team
• Up-to-date with technological/game advancements and knowledge of games generally
• An intermediate to advanced level of knowledge using 3DS Max and Photoshop. Knowledge of ZBrush would be an advantage
• A good understanding of underlying mesh construction techniques
• An understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
• 3+ years experience as a game artist on retail products required

The more of the following qualifications you possess, the better:
• PC, Wii, Xbox 360 experience
• Maxscript knowledge a plus
• Experience working with 3D art tools to model, rig, or animate.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

This job is a full-time, on-site position. Compensation is dependent on skill, experience and salary history. Please, no contractors or phone calls.

Portfolio required

U.S. Mail:
Attn: Art Director
Blue Fang Games, LLC
1601 Trapelo Rd.
Suite 105
Waltham , MA 02451

Fax: (781) 547-5480