Qualifications

Education and Experience

Various degrees of education and experience will be considered provided the applicant’s portfolio demonstrates the following requirements:

• BFA or equivalent.
• 2-3 years minimum experience in the video game industry.
• Versatile and exceptional 2D art skills.
• Intermediate painter skills in traditional and/or digital media.
• Intermediate life drawing sketches.
• Demonstration of a concept’s evolution from rough ideation to a final tight drawing or "blueprint".

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Personal Suitability:

• Good ability to create a large volume of quality concept art within tight deadlines throughout the project’s development is required.
• Self motivated and demonstrate initiative; compatible within an environment requiring minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent ability to work in a team, share concepts, ideas.
• Ability to give and receive constructive critique is required.

Portfolio and Resume:

Interested applicants may forward their resume and submit a 2D portfolio either digitally (preferred - no originals please) or by mail. Please include samples from at least three of the following categories:

• Environment - Architecture integrated with terrain
• Interior architecture
• Character/Costume design
• Creature design
• Vehicles and technology
• Props, items, objects

Please include samples from at least three of the following categories:

• Show at least two examples of a concept's evolution from rough ideation to final tight drawing or "blueprint"
• Include samples of color work
• Include life drawing sketches

Optional

• A 3D portfolio

How to Apply

E-mail address:

careers@bioware.com

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

07-ART-CA

Mailing address:

Conceptual Artist Position
BioWare
Human Resources
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

Please no phone calls. Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

Resources to help you apply:

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