CCP, the developer of EVE online, is currently looking for a talented Lead Character Artist.
The Lead Character Artist will work closely with the Art Director and other Leads from the project and will have a crucial role in establishing and maintaining the visual and technical aspects of the characters and character related assets.
Major responsibilities include:
• Lead and mentor the internal character team day-to-day.
• Work closely with the Art Director and the concept art team to ensure consistency between the concept and final assets.
• Establish and maintain the production requirements to enforce both technical and aesthetical coherence.
• Produce final assets both for in-game use and for reference purposes.
• Create outsourcing documentation and communicate requirements to outsourcing partners.
• Monitor the quality consistency of outsourced and in-house production.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison with other CCP offices and projects for specifications and methods coherence.
Skills and Experience:
• 5+ years of professional games development experience.
• A shipped title as a Senior and/or Lead Character Artist on PC or major console platform. Experience on MMO titles is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Maya, Zbrush and Photoshop.
• Expertise with up to date art production techniques.
• Excellent artistic skills.
• Pro-actively seek art direction and cooperation with other team members.
• Solid understanding of next-gen character development process, limitations and dependencies.
• Solid time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
If you are interested in this position, you are welcome to apply through CCP’s application system:
http://www.ccpgames.com/jobdetails.aspx?jobid=126
Regards,
Marit "Max" Abrahamsen
Associate Art Producer
CCP Games