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Old 01-05-2006, 10:23 PM   #1
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Long shot posting this here I know, but who knows, maybe some artists that love MUDs read this forum. Please note that we're hiring, not looking for volunteers.

Iron Realms Entertainment is seeking a lead concept artist for an unannounced MUD. Successful candidate will work with a small, skilled team and will have the opportunity for ownership.

Responsibilities
* Working with the Producer, cooperatively develop the Art Asset Bible, and aid in establishing a realistic and reliable task list and schedule for all art deliverables.
* Working with the Designer, produce the necessary range of illustrations to be turned to game models.
* Create and maintain a compelling artistic vision within the constraints of our platform targets and per-model polygon budget.
* Supervision and guidance of all artists on internal team or outsourced team.
* Maintain a thorough understanding of how all disciplines integrate within the project.
* Perform any other art tasks, as necessary, including some modeling, texturing, animating, and so on.

Requirements
* Must understand hardware limitations and avoid unworkable ideas.
* Must have excellent concept illustration skills. This is a small team and the major character illustrations will be the candidate's responsibility.
* Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of game art - Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Animating, Concept Art, etc.
* Must have at least moderate proficiency in typical art development tools such as Max, Maya, Photoshop, Premiere, Character Studio, Etc.
* Able to "self-start" and drive the art team (both internal and/or outsourced) toward completion of milestones.
* Ability to juggle a range of art tasks while maintaining discipline in meeting milestones.
* Desire to work as part of a small team and become a key player in a new creative endeavor.
* Experience: 3+ years of professional experience as an artist working in the games industry.
* Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate here.

If you're interested and qualified or know someone who is, please have them email me at matt (-at-) ironrealms (-dot-) com. Thanks.

--matt
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