38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Based in Maynard, Massachusetts, the studio is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, "How cool would it be if . . . ?" infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium, Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Founded to create top-quality, smash-hit games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.
Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Oblivion and Rise of Nations, as well as Drizzt Do'Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios, LLC is currently seeking a Project Art Director to lead our RPG art team at Big Huge Games in Timonium, Maryland. This is a full-time time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401k, and the chance to be part of video gaming history!
Position Responsibilities The Project Art Director will work closely with the Project Director and other leads to refine and maintain the look of the project. This person will:
* Proactively seek out opportunities to make the game better, identify potential problems and solve them * Oversee art procedures & pipelines * Balance technical requirements and aesthetic goals * Work with other departments to ensure that the art vision and product goals are always aligned * Lead by example. Demonstrate, communicate, and exemplify clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the art team * Partner with the Studio Art Director to help manage the art team day-to-day * Work with the Art Leads and Production team to define key milestones * Lead video conference sessions between Todd McFarlane and the BHG art team
Knowledge, skills & ability requirements
Experience
* 8+ years of professional game development experience * Shipped titles as a Senior and/or Lead Artist on PC or console (PS2/ PS3/ Xbox/ 360/ Wii). RPG or open-world experience a huge plus * Experience developing original IP from conception to completion
Qualifications
* Skilled with 3D Studio MAX, Zbrush (and/or Mudbox) and Photoshop * Solid understanding of next-gen game development processes, limitations and dependencies * Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills * Task driven, self-motivated, and proactive * Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities * Actively accepts and provides direction, works well under deadline pressure * An enormous passion for games
Big Huge Games, a game development studio located in Timonium, Maryland, was founded in February 2000. In May 2009, Big Huge Games was acquired by 38 Studios, LLC. Founded to create top-quality, smash-hit games, Big Huge Games emphasizes excellence in all aspects of game development: design, artwork, technology, and production values alike.
38 Studios is a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling. Its game development team is in pre-production on an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMOG genre, an RPG, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Corporate headquarters in Maynard is a fun, energetic place to work, where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.
Please submit resumes and portfolio to artjobs@bighugegames.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
