Studio: King Show Games
Job Opening: Animator/ Illustrator
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Develop conceptual storyboards and mockups for base game and bonus screens.
- Develop characters, bonus and interface screens, logos, reel symbols, transitions, menu assets, print assets, and documentation for gaming devices.
- Work with a team consisting of artists, technical artist, software engineer, mathematician, sound designer, and a producer to design and develop new game concepts.
- Support game development by reviewing games and documenting defects and design changes at various milestones to ensure graphics, presentations, and game performance is implemented as designed
- Support games from concept to release phase by working closely with the game development team.
- The completion of at least two original game concepts per year from team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school or equivalent. College degree preferred.
- Strong drawing, illustration, composition, storyboarding, character design, logo design, animation (2D and 3D) and design skills. Sound experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Spine, 3ds Max and ZBrush or equivalent 3D modeling and animation program.
- Experience with Unity is a plus.
- Possess knowledge of various art styles and trends.
- Knowledge of the gaming industry is also helpful.
- Must be able to produce artwork with technical accuracy in a timely manner with top quality craftsmanship, and work in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, good oral and written communications skills, and a high level of interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to meet or exceed set project milestones and deadlines (self-motivated), which will entail extra work time as needed (work hours beyond a normal work week).
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, submit your resume and cover letter along with links to your demo reel and your best illustration samples https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/jobapplication/655095?appSource=jobView&jobSource=King%20Show%20Games&culture=en