Responsibilities

• Production of 3D character and creature assets for game.
• Assisting the lead character artist in the evaluation of tools and processes.
• Assisting the lead character artist in the management and review of externally created assets.
• Participates in the design of products and performs some testing.
• Works with designers, programmers and other personnel involved in the development of products.
• As directed, interacts with peers or managers in other units/teams/projects and/or vendors.

Minimum education: University degree or vocational training in Art/Modeling.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience modeling.
• Two or more shipped game titles.
• Z-Brush expertise required.
• Able to identify and solve problems creatively without guidance.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is required.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Experience mentoring other artists or working with external vendors a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Preference towards applicants that exhibit:
  • Previous experience working on MMOs.
  • Technically savvy with strong problem solving skills.
  • Some management experience of a team or outsource pipeline.
  • Expert-level 3DSMAX.
  • Expert-level Z-Brush and/or Mudbox.

Portfolio Requirements

All portfolios must contain a detailed shot breakdown of the work. It must be very clear what you, the applicant, are responsible for in your reel, screenshots, scanned pictures, web page portfolio, etc. We would also like you to include your name in the subject line of your emailed application, as well as the competition number of the position(s) that you are applying for.

Please submit a portfolio, including some (or all) of the following:

3D portfolio

• Modeling, texturing, and lighting applied to character or creature assets.
• Modeling, texturing, and lighting applied to interior architecture and design.

Plusses:

• Examples of the above in a low poly format.
• Modeling, texturing, applied to scene prop objects.
• Modeling, texturing, applied to the human figure, animals, or character designs.
• Unwrapped textures applied to buildings, characters, and organics.
• Effects animation both natural and fantastical.
• Various animations applied to ambient objects and characters.

2D portfolio (no originals please)

• Traditional painting work
• Architectural rendering
• Color work and examples of tonal coordination
• Environmental design both interior and exterior
• Figure drawing
• Conceptual drawings applied to architecture, natural environments, props, etc.
• Technical drawing

How to Apply

Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application, or include in the cover letter of your mailed application:

08-ART-BWA-43

To apply by email, send your resume and online portfolio to:

ArtistJobsAustin@bioware.com

To apply by mail, send your resume to:

Senior Character Artist #08-ART-BWA-43
BioWare Edmonton
200, 4445 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6H 5R7

Along with your submission, you MUST include a signed product submission agreement. You can fax it to: 780-439-6374

Resources to help you apply:

• FAQ on Hiring Artists
• Helpful Art Portfolio Submission Guidelines
• Product Submission Agreement (PSA)

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.