Company Profile
Robin Hood Web Services, a Division of Robin Hood Technology, Robinhoodtech.com , is a web development company that specializes in web-site design, strategy, consulting and programming. One of the current projects is a massive multiplayer online game (MMOG) WorldAlpha, Worldalpha.com , along with the minigame WorldAlpha Sniper, Worldalphasniper.com . We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead 2D Game Artist to create, direct and manage graphic assets for this project.The position is a full-time contract for 3 months, with the possibility of long-term employment. Applicants must be within commuting distance of Milton, Ontario and are expected to work at our office at least 2 times a week.
Responsibilities
- - a Lead Artist to help define the overall look and feel of WorldAlpha
- - oversight of the creation of all graphics assets including 2D, 3D and video
- - creating art assets that drive the visual identity and user interface of the game
- - creation of icons and maps for WorldAlpha
- - conceptualization and creation of concept art for WorldAlpha
- - design of website images and pages for game
Required Experience
- - Quick sketching, concept and storyboarding experience
- - Ability to communicate visually, and to identify and define visual design issues and solutions
- - Excellent design skills, including the effective use of color, form, lighting and composition
- - Art creation including icons, maps, concept art, and web-ready images
- - Passionate about games and virtual worlds
- - Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
- - Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and ask for help
- - Ability to work in a team environment
- - Fluent in English
- - Be able to allocate 30 to 40 hours/week of focused time
- - Ability to commute to Milton at least 3 times per week
- - Bachelor's degree in an art-related discipline is preferred
Required Technical Experience (3+ years practical experience)
Must Have:
3+ years practical experience
Photoshop
Illustrator
Game Design & User Interface
Suggested:
HTML/CSS
Video Editing & Trailer Creation
Animation
Flash
Submissions
Please submit resumes to Michael Koehler. Be sure to include with all applications;
- 1. A portfolio of at least 3 game projects you have worked on within the last 3 years (include links)
- 2. A list of games you are currently playing
- 3. Subject line of "Lead 2D Game Artist"
p. 519-573-6172
Robinhoodweb.com
Worldalpha.com
e. jobs (at) worldalpha.com
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