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Job Title	Principal Artist
Job Category	Artists
Job Description	Fantasic opportunity - only the highest calibre applicants required! My client is looking for a highly creative and technically orientated artist with significant experience in all areas of game art production (environments, characters, vehicles, lighting, VFX ,animation) who can demonstrate a high degree of knowledge in 3 or more. The successful candidate will be able to move between disciplines, technical specifications and project styles In addition to artistic abilities we are looking for someone who has strong organisational and communication skills who is able to work without supervision and can direct others. Minimum of 5 years industry experience, with at least 2 published AAA titles. REQUIREMENTS The ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to drive the development of tools and techniques with technical constraints. Able Work with an Art Director, Lead artists and Art Group Leads to develop art production pipelines. Ability to produce bench mark quality assets to define art styles setting clear targets for the art production teams. A thorough understanding of environment art with the ability to make a significant contribution to its creation. A team based approach to the creative process. Set an inspirational benchmark in terms of skill and professionalism for the art teams. Perform the role of ‘trouble- shooter’ on key art assets and technical issues. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Expert in Photoshop and 3D. (Max preferred) A broad range of art software knowledge. Ability to mentor and teach new techniques to senior and experienced artists alike Good traditional art skills. A keen interest in continuous research and in keeping up to date with new techniques. All applications must be accompanied by a stunning portfolio . Competative Salary - negotiable depending on experiences If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com FAO Lisa
Location	South East, England, UK & Europe
Salary	0
Date posted	07/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 8947.