Housemarque is looking for a highly motivated and talented Lead Artist to join our art team.
August 1, 2019
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Location: Helsinki, Finland
Housemarque has a track record of 20+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence.
We think we are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and passion for games. We are working on exceptional new projects and we want you to play a part in making them happen.
Our company’s purpose is to:
Be a great workplace, where people can develop professionally and as a person
Develop great games that bring joy & happiness to gamers and our fans
We offer:
Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
Over two decades of experience in video game development
Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
Tailored relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
THE JOB
Housemarque is looking for a highly motivated and talented Lead Artist to join our art team. As the lead of a talented and passionate art team at Housemarque, you’ll work with concept, environment, animation, VFX and UI artists to establish, evangelize and drive the art style and visual storytelling of the project. The ideal candidate is an experienced artist with management experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure a solid art foundation, process and positive team dynamics to create a smoothly running art production team
Champion the vision and quality bar for the Art team
Create visual touchstone assets that inspire and set visual direction for others.
Communicate feedback in a clear, effective, collaborative, and timely manner
Understand, maintain, explore, and enhance our visual style guide
Help make informed decisions with team leads on work methods, development pipeline, priorities, and available resources.
Supervise the development of visual assets—graphics, motions, 3D elements—from concept to implementation.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years’ experience in game art asset creation in a variety of software packages including some 3D software (Modo, Maya, 3DS Max, etc.), ZBrush, Photoshop and Substance Painter
Extensive experience executing a cohesive visual style at high standards of quality
Understanding of current techniques and processes utilized in creating AAA games
Ability to setup, optimize, and effectively process and export assets into a game engine
Ability to collaborate and utilize the strengths of other disciplines (tech, design, VFX) in order the advance the visuals of the game
Able to give and receive constructive feedback to elevate the art team’s work
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities
Fluent spoken and written English.
PLUSES
Art degree (BA, MA, etc.)
Experience with JIRA, Hansoft and other Project Management Tools
Experience in an Art Director or Lead Artist role
Experience with Unreal Engine
Interested? Apply now.
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