Looking for a Lead 2D Game Artist in Southern Ontario [3 month+ contract]

[worldalpha]

Company Profile
Robin Hood Web Services, a Division of Robin Hood Technology, 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, http://www.worldalpha.com, along with the minigame WorldAlpha Sniper, http://www.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
http://www.robinhoodweb.com
http://www.worldalpha.com

e. jobs (at) worldalpha.com