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WebWars is looking for a full-time, talented and experienced Fantasy artist to create, lead and maintain the visual direction of our upcoming Fantasy title.  This is a lead role located in Austin, TX.

At WebWars, our company philosophy is simple - we want to make extraordinary games that bring people together.  With the explosion of social media and astonishing advances in gaming development and creativity, the gaming world is now even more explicitly part of the media universe.  WebWars is dedicated to creating games that acknowledge that transformation, that seek to reach players outside predictable gaming models and create new kinds of gaming communities.

At WebWars, we think great games should be easy to learn, but difficult to master, and should provide a memorable experience for both new and experienced gamers.

Requirements:

• Work closely with the Art Director to create fantasy based illustrations to define and develop the visual direction.
• Create character, prop and environmental concept illustrations and production art.
• Work with other disciplines to establish methodologies and guidelines for production art.
• Critique and direct art submitted by staffed and outsourced artists.
• Maintain visual direction through the pre-production, production and post launch of title.
• Set an example for all team members by regularly demonstrating strong work ethics, quality of work, teamwork, motivation and leadership.
• Provide input for planning, tasks, reviews, milestones and deliverables for the art team.
• Contribute intelligent solutions regarding all aspects of game art and production.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have strong fantasy and commercial art portfolio.
• 4+ years working as an artist, concept artist and/or lead artist in a game studio.
• Strong capability to multitask and prioritize.
• Understands the user experience.
• Hands-on, energetic and proactive.
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interface with internal and external development teams.
• Proficiency in the following software: Photoshop or Painter and Illustrator. 3D software a plus.
• Knowledge of game production pipeline.

Visit www.webwars.com to apply and learn more about this position and other opportunities.