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KingsIsle Entertainment, established in 2005, is a proven MMO hit-maker with 50+ million registered users across both our MMOs with vibrant and strong communities. Our award-winning game Wizard101 is currently in its 13th year and Pirate101 is in it’s ninth. We attribute our success to great people, and we recognize the value of every team member. We work hard and have fun, whether it’s with lunchtime gaming sessions or office outings to the movies. The working environment, friendly teammates, and support for growing careers all contribute to the long tenures many people enjoy at KingsIsle.

KingsIsle Entertainment is looking for a Product Character Artist for Wizard101 to create compelling art that captures the mood and style of the game. This role will sculpt, model, and texture efficient, high-quality characters, while staying true to the personality and feeling of our established art style.

Responsibilities

  • Work individually and with a diverse and experienced team of artists in a creative and fast paced environment
  • 3D model and texture creation for stylized characters / creatures
  • Learn and adapt to proprietary software and tools
  • Set up, export and deliver final game assets within an existing pipeline
  • Work from provided concept or from verbal / written direction

Requirements

  • 2+ years creating professional character assets in the game industry
  • Extensive working knowledge of Photoshop and 3DSMax
  • Experience in modeling and texturing low poly characters / creatures
    • 2500 triangles or less for models
    • 1024 x 1024 or less for textures
  • Proficient with creating hand-painted textures
  • Strong UV layout skills
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask requirements and feedback gathering across disciplines, assess risk, define priorities, and resolve problems while meeting deadlines
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Excellent critical and analytical skills, and a high attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Preferences

  • Concept drawing ability
  • Technical art ability
  • Experience creating / manipulating complex Character Rigs
  • Experience creating / refining 3D model Skin weights
  • Experience working on MMO projects
  • Experience with Gamebryo game engine
  • Knowledge of Wizard101 and Pirate101!
  • 2-year Art degree or design-related discipline

Considerations

  • Please make sure that the durations of your education and employment on your resume are included in month/year format
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience
  • Applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S. for KingsIsle