ART DIRECTOR for Micro Forte - Sydney
Micro Forte Sydney has advertised a number of jobs in the last issue of Edge Magazine.
Micro Forte Sydney is currently developing the first Xbox Massively Multiplayer Online Action Game. For the last three years, Micro Forté has been focusing on every aspect of MMOG through its award winning BigWorld ™ Technology that has brought the company to the cutting-edge of this exciting new genre. To find out more about Micro Forte, please visit www.microforte.com.au.
The Art Director’s role offers a rare opportunity to be a pioneer in console Massively Multiplayer Online Game and be involved in making original, beautiful online worlds. You will organize and manage a team of up to 15 artists, creating the art content for the game. You will be responsible for establishing production schedules and task lists, managing the art team on a day-to-day basis, maintaining the artistic consistency and overall quality of the art content, conducting risk analysis of the art “pipeline” and providing guidance to members of the art team.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage an art team to tight deadlines.
Strong voice to carry the artistic vision of the game.
Good working knowledge of 3DSMAX 3.0 or later and Character Studio.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and project management software.
Outstanding team skills.
Desirable
Games Industry Experience
Photorealistic modelling / texturing skills
2D life drawing skills
Animation skills
Salary: Commensurate with ability and experience.
Contact Info:
If you believe that you are the right person for this position, please forward your resume and examples of your work to: jobs@syd.microforte.com.au.
When applying for this position, please state your salary expectations and quote the Reference: AD20505.
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