Company Profile

Robin Hood Web Services, a Division of Robin Hood Technology, http://www.robinhoodtech.com , is a web development company that specializes in web-site design, strategy, consulting and programming.  One of the current projects is a massive multiplayer online game (MMOG) WorldAlpha, http://www.worldalpha.com , along with the minigame WorldAlpha Sniper, http://www.worldalphasniper.com .  We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead 2D Game Artist to create, direct and manage graphic assets for this project.

 

The position is a full-time contract for 3 months, with the possibility of long-term employment. Applicants must be within commuting distance of Milton, Ontario and are expected to work at our office at least 2 times a week.

 

Responsibilities

 

-          a Lead Artist to help define the overall look and feel of WorldAlpha

-          oversight of the creation of all graphics assets including 2D, 3D and video

-          creating art assets that drive the visual identity and user interface of the game

-          creation of icons and maps for WorldAlpha

-          conceptualization and creation of concept art for WorldAlpha

-          design of website images and pages for game

 

Required Experience

 

-          Quick sketching, concept and storyboarding experience

-          Ability to communicate visually, and to identify and define visual design issues and solutions

-          Excellent design skills, including the effective use of color, form, lighting and composition

-          Art creation including icons, maps, concept art, and web-ready images

-          Passionate about games and virtual worlds

-          Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation

-          Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and ask for help

-          Ability to work in a team environment

-          Fluent in English

-          Be able to allocate 30 to 40 hours/week of focused time

-          Ability to commute to Milton at least 3 times per week

-          Bachelor’s degree in an art-related discipline is preferred

 

Required Technical Experience (3+ years practical experience)

 

Must Have:

3+ years practical experience

Photoshop

Illustrator

Game Design & User Interface

 

Suggested:

HTML/CSS

Video Editing & Trailer Creation

Animation

Flash

 

 

Submissions

 

Please submit resumes to Michael Koehler.  Be sure to include with all applications;

1.     A portfolio of at least 3 game projects you have worked on within the last 3 years (include links)

2.     A list of games you are currently playing

3.     Subject line of “Lead 2D Game Artist”

 

 

p. 519-573-6172

http://www.robinhoodweb.com

http://www.worldalpha.com

 

e. jobs (at) worldalpha.com