2D Artist / Illustrator
Art | Austin, TX
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Austin, TX-based Multimedia Games (NASDAQ: MGAM) is a leading supplier of games and systems for the Native American and commercial casino markets. Multimedia Games’ product offerings include video slots, reel-spinning slot machines, and the industry-leading TournEvent® slot tournament system, in addition to running the video lottery system for New York State. The company is focused on pursuing market expansion and new product development for Class II, Class III and VLT markets worldwide. Additional information may be found at www.multimediagames.com.
**MUST SUBMIT WEBSITE OR LINK TO YOUR PORTFOLIO **
This position requires you to be ONSITE in Austin, Tx.
Multimedia Games named in Austin American-Stateman's list of Top Workplaces in 2012!! http://ir.multimediagames.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=724008
We have several Artist positions open at various levels of experience.
Position Overview:
- Responsible for sketch storyboarding, artistic design, and animation for casino games including: video, stepper slots, and video poker.
- Produces colorful, vibrant, inviting sets of graphics as part of a singular theme.
- Imitates many different styles, including Warner Bros, early Lucasarts Games, Hanna-Barbara, Speed-Racer, Tex Avery, etc.
- Translates line-art sketches to useable Illustrator vector-graphic format with an eye towards organized layers and objects that other artists can easily extract and manipulate
Required experience:
- Candidate must demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Traditional art training in realistic illustration style, cartooning, background art and illuminated typography is preferred.
- Must be able to handle the figure. Must be able to render in various styles and thematic directions.
- Experience with GUI design essential.
- Adobe After Effects, Flash, Anime Studio, Particle Illusion and 3D skills preferred.
- We work on PCs.
Required Skills:
- Requires an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Art or related field and working experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Typically requires 2-4 years of animation experience.
- Knowledge of game animation. Ability to create realistic digital animations and illustrations. Skill, knowledge and understanding of multimedia design, production and implementation.
- Skills in the utilization of specified computerized graphic design programs.
- Must demonstrate ability to compete with top commercial artists in the industry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to take direction, work within deadlines, switch priorities on a dime, and have an eye for details.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with artists and programmers.
Multimedia Games, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
**PLEASE BE SURE to include your Portfolio**
No Agencies Please.
High 5 Games
Production Artist
As a US employer, High 5 Games is required to verify that all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are eligible to work in the United States.
The role of the Production Assistant is to assist in the creation of high caliber artwork under the supervision of the Art Director and their team. This junior member of the art staff will contribute to the art department’s overall goals while developing their technical and artistic skills. The Production Assistant will support the Art Director and their team of artists with logistics, art preparation and other production support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision learn and create character design, text treatment, animation and apply color theory.
- Develop a proficiency in Photoshop while learning other art manipulation software applications.
- Broaden artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members
- Broaden software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
- Create and document all art assets with assistance from Lead and Senior Artists/ Illustrators/Animators.
- Accountable for the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare files for delivery to clients in accordance with client specifications.
Requirements:
- Strong aesthetics, with good drawing and rendering skills
- Ability to keep files clean and well organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with employees/clients via phone, email and in person.
- Goal and deadline oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related field required.
- 1 year previous experience in a production, art, entertainment or collegiate environment
- Experience with social networks, social media tools and online communities.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Illustrator, Maya or other 3D platform preferred
We are always looking for great talent. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applicants who meet the requirements of this position will be considered.
- To be considered, please include samples of work/portfolio/website link(s).
High 5 Games is an equal opportunity employer.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact High 5 Games.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact High 5 Games about other services, products or commercial interests.
- See more at: http://www.high5games.com/careers?jobId=JV6165831115#sthash.rjnYDLSs.dpuf
Hig
Production Artist
As a US employer, High 5 Games is required to verify that all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are eligible to work in the United States.
The role of the Production Assistant is to assist in the creation of high caliber artwork under the supervision of the Art Director and their team. This junior member of the art staff will contribute to the art department’s overall goals while developing their technical and artistic skills. The Production Assistant will support the Art Director and their team of artists with logistics, art preparation and other production support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision learn and create character design, text treatment, animation and apply color theory.
- Develop a proficiency in Photoshop while learning other art manipulation software applications.
- Broaden artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members
- Broaden software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
- Create and document all art assets with assistance from Lead and Senior Artists/ Illustrators/Animators.
- Accountable for the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare files for delivery to clients in accordance with client specifications.
Requirements:
- Strong aesthetics, with good drawing and rendering skills
- Ability to keep files clean and well organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with employees/clients via phone, email and in person.
- Goal and deadline oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related field required.
- 1 year previous experience in a production, art, entertainment or collegiate environment
- Experience with social networks, social media tools and online communities.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Illustrator, Maya or other 3D platform preferred
We are always looking for great talent. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applicants who meet the requirements of this position will be considered.
- To be considered, please include samples of work/portfolio/website link(s).
High 5 Games is an equal opportunity employer.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact High 5 Games.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact High 5 Games about other services, products or commercial interests.
- See more at: http://www.high5games.com/careers?jobId=JV6165831115#sthash.rjnYDLSs.dpuf
h 5 Games
Production Artist
As a US employer, High 5 Games is required to verify that all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are eligible to work in the United States.
The role of the Production Assistant is to assist in the creation of high caliber artwork under the supervision of the Art Director and their team. This junior member of the art staff will contribute to the art department’s overall goals while developing their technical and artistic skills. The Production Assistant will support the Art Director and their team of artists with logistics, art preparation and other production support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision learn and create character design, text treatment, animation and apply color theory.
- Develop a proficiency in Photoshop while learning other art manipulation software applications.
- Broaden artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members
- Broaden software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
- Create and document all art assets with assistance from Lead and Senior Artists/ Illustrators/Animators.
- Accountable for the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare files for delivery to clients in accordance with client specifications.
Requirements:
- Strong aesthetics, with good drawing and rendering skills
- Ability to keep files clean and well organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with employees/clients via phone, email and in person.
- Goal and deadline oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related field required.
- 1 year previous experience in a production, art, entertainment or collegiate environment
- Experience with social networks, social media tools and online communities.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Illustrator, Maya or other 3D platform preferred
We are always looking for great talent. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applicants who meet the requirements of this position will be considered.
- To be considered, please include samples of work/portfolio/website link(s).
High 5 Games is an equal opportunity employer.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact High 5 Games.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact High 5 Games about other services, products or commercial interests.
- See more at: http://www.high5games.com/careers?jobId=JV6165831115#sthash.rjnYDLSs.dpuf
Production Artist
As a US employer, High 5 Games is required to verify that all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are eligible to work in the United States.
The role of the Production Assistant is to assist in the creation of high caliber artwork under the supervision of the Art Director and their team. This junior member of the art staff will contribute to the art department’s overall goals while developing their technical and artistic skills. The Production Assistant will support the Art Director and their team of artists with logistics, art preparation and other production support functions.
Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision learn and create character design, text treatment, animation and apply color theory.
- Develop a proficiency in Photoshop while learning other art manipulation software applications.
- Broaden artistic abilities through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members
- Broaden software expertise through company training, independent learning, and learning from other team members.
- Create and document all art assets with assistance from Lead and Senior Artists/ Illustrators/Animators.
- Accountable for the timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Prepare files for delivery to clients in accordance with client specifications.
Requirements:
- Strong aesthetics, with good drawing and rendering skills
- Ability to keep files clean and well organized.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with employees/clients via phone, email and in person.
- Goal and deadline oriented.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or related field required.
- 1 year previous experience in a production, art, entertainment or collegiate environment
- Experience with social networks, social media tools and online communities.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of Flash, After Effects, Illustrator, Maya or other 3D platform preferred
We are always looking for great talent. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only applicants who meet the requirements of this position will be considered.
- To be considered, please include samples of work/portfolio/website link(s).
High 5 Games is an equal opportunity employer.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact High 5 Games.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact High 5 Games about other service- See more at: http://www.high5games.com/careers?jobId=JV6165831115#sthash.rjnYDLSs.dpuf
