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« le: 13 mai 2011 à 19:19:54 »
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Privateer Press seeks Concept Art and Illustration Art Director
Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher of games and supplements based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures wargames WARMACHINE® and HORDES™ and the pre-painted miniatures game Monsterpocalypse®. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter Magazine™ and the Formula P3™ hobby tool and paint range in addition to the other products in our catalog. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are a growing game company in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.
We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated individual to maintain our high standards in creating stunning and well-executed game materials.
Job Description
The art director will lead a team of contract illustrators and concept artists from around the world to bring visual life to the worlds of Privateer Press. The art director will lead the visual development of new concept art, which will be the primary point of reference for miniature sculpts and be the basis for future artwork of characters and locations. The art director is responsible for overseeing the creation of illustrations for use in books, magazines, packaging, advertising, and more.
Duties Include:
Commission contract artists and manage their work cycle.
• Seek out new illustrators and concept artists
• Maintain relationships with existing artists
• Work with contract manager to contract artists for projects
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of available artists and assign projects accordingly
• Direct each project to completion
• Meet delivery deadlines for illustration and concept art
• Turn in invoices for completed projects
Concept art direction
• Prepare concept art briefs from written descriptions and game rules. Using the provided materials, the art director translates the information into a visual description that defines the character and guides the artist.
• Prepare reference materials from Privateer’s extensive art library and other sources
• Once a project is assigned, manage the visual development of the concept art from initial sketches to the completed piece. Each stage must go through an approval process to assure the art fits into our intellectual properties, meets requirements for miniatures production, accurately matches the rules and written concept, and is totally awesome.
• The art director is the direct link to the concept artist and will provide feedback, guidance, and answers to any questions that may arise.
Create color concepts
• With input from the sculpture studio and creative director, create a color palette for each concept. Some color palettes may be dictated by the concept’s faction and place within the setting, and some may be wholly original.
• Color final concept art in PhotoShop for use by illustrators and studio painters.
Illustration art direction
• Prepare illustration briefs for projects. Story illustrations will often need to be coordinated with the writing staff while character pieces and scenes are conceived directly by the art director.
• Prepare reference materials from Privateer’s extensive art library and other sources
• Once a project is assigned, manage the visual development of the illustration from initial sketches to the completed piece. Ensure that each component of an illustration accurately reflects its concept art, the scene serves the purpose for which it is being contracted, and it is totally awesome.
• The art director is the direct link to the illustrator and will provide feedback, guidance, and answers to any questions that may arise.
Create style guides
• Create illustration and concept style guides from existing assets for each faction and brand.
• Keep these style guides up to date as new assets are completed or new guidelines are instituted.
• Organize and maintain art asset library.
Coordinate art needs for various departments
• Work closely with the Graphic Design department to maintain their illustration needs for books, cards, packaging, etc.
• Work closely with the Sculpture Studio to provide concept art in a timely manner for assignment to sculptors.
• Work closely with Marketing to meet any advertising and organized play art needs.
• Art Director will liaison with licensors, acting as the point of contact for all art requests.
Required skills
• Familiarity with Privateer’s current properties. These include WARMACHINE, HORDES, Iron Kingdoms, Monsterpocalypse, Bodgers, Grind, and Formula P3.
• Background in illustration or art history and a strong understanding of visual composition. Expertly familiar with contemporary science-fiction and fantasy artists and artwork in all genres, including tabletop games, video games, film, literature and comic books.
• Possess a strong process for guiding the visual exploration of conceptual artwork.
• Adept user of the Macintosh platform and current operating system.
• Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on PhotoShop and InDesign.
• Drawing/illustration skills for marking up concepts and illustrations or quickly communicating a visual idea.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Preferred skills
• A background in games or similarly creative job (e.g. skateboarding, video games, board games, comics, etc.)
• Experience as a team leader. Be able to suggest ideas and take an active role in the creative process.
• Experience managing employees or small project groups.
• Graphic design experience.
• Creative writing experience.
• Great sense of humor, the ability to quote movies (good and bad), and a desire to participate in the development of a fast paced, growing company.
Benefits
· Medical
· Dental
· Product
Start Date:Immediate
Compensation: Negotiable
To Apply for the position:
1) Prepare a resume of no more than two pages. The filename of the resume should be your first and last name separated by an underscore, and it must be in .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe.doc
2) Compose a cover letter of no more than one page. The filename of the cover letter should be your first and last name followed by “CL”, all separated by underscores. The file must be either .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe_CL.doc
3) Prepare a PDF of your portfolio no larger than 5 megabytes. The filename of the PDF should be your first and last name followed by “PF”, all separated by underscores. The file must be a .PDF file. Example: John_Doe_PF.doc
Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@privateerpress.com, and make sure the subject line says “Art Director – [your name]”. Example: Art Director – John Doe.
Please note that this is a full-time salaried position at our Bellevue location. Applicants must either live in the Seattle area or be willing to relocate.
Privateer Press seeks Concept Art and Illustration Art Director
Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher of games and supplements based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures wargames WARMACHINE® and HORDES™ and the pre-painted miniatures game Monsterpocalypse®. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter Magazine™ and the Formula P3™ hobby tool and paint range in addition to the other products in our catalog. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are a growing game company in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.
We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated individual to maintain our high standards in creating stunning and well-executed game materials.
Job Description
The art director will lead a team of contract illustrators and concept artists from around the world to bring visual life to the worlds of Privateer Press. The art director will lead the visual development of new concept art, which will be the primary point of reference for miniature sculpts and be the basis for future artwork of characters and locations. The art director is responsible for overseeing the creation of illustrations for use in books, magazines, packaging, advertising, and more.
Duties Include:
Commission contract artists and manage their work cycle.
• Seek out new illustrators and concept artists
• Maintain relationships with existing artists
• Work with contract manager to contract artists for projects
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of available artists and assign projects accordingly
• Direct each project to completion
• Meet delivery deadlines for illustration and concept art
• Turn in invoices for completed projects
Concept art direction
• Prepare concept art briefs from written descriptions and game rules. Using the provided materials, the art director translates the information into a visual description that defines the character and guides the artist.
• Prepare reference materials from Privateer’s extensive art library and other sources
• Once a project is assigned, manage the visual development of the concept art from initial sketches to the completed piece. Each stage must go through an approval process to assure the art fits into our intellectual properties, meets requirements for miniatures production, accurately matches the rules and written concept, and is totally awesome.
• The art director is the direct link to the concept artist and will provide feedback, guidance, and answers to any questions that may arise.
Create color concepts
• With input from the sculpture studio and creative director, create a color palette for each concept. Some color palettes may be dictated by the concept’s faction and place within the setting, and some may be wholly original.
• Color final concept art in PhotoShop for use by illustrators and studio painters.
Illustration art direction
• Prepare illustration briefs for projects. Story illustrations will often need to be coordinated with the writing staff while character pieces and scenes are conceived directly by the art director.
• Prepare reference materials from Privateer’s extensive art library and other sources
• Once a project is assigned, manage the visual development of the illustration from initial sketches to the completed piece. Ensure that each component of an illustration accurately reflects its concept art, the scene serves the purpose for which it is being contracted, and it is totally awesome.
• The art director is the direct link to the illustrator and will provide feedback, guidance, and answers to any questions that may arise.
Create style guides
• Create illustration and concept style guides from existing assets for each faction and brand.
• Keep these style guides up to date as new assets are completed or new guidelines are instituted.
• Organize and maintain art asset library.
Coordinate art needs for various departments
• Work closely with the Graphic Design department to maintain their illustration needs for books, cards, packaging, etc.
• Work closely with the Sculpture Studio to provide concept art in a timely manner for assignment to sculptors.
• Work closely with Marketing to meet any advertising and organized play art needs.
• Art Director will liaison with licensors, acting as the point of contact for all art requests.
Required skills
• Familiarity with Privateer’s current properties. These include WARMACHINE, HORDES, Iron Kingdoms, Monsterpocalypse, Bodgers, Grind, and Formula P3.
• Background in illustration or art history and a strong understanding of visual composition. Expertly familiar with contemporary science-fiction and fantasy artists and artwork in all genres, including tabletop games, video games, film, literature and comic books.
• Possess a strong process for guiding the visual exploration of conceptual artwork.
• Adept user of the Macintosh platform and current operating system.
• Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on PhotoShop and InDesign.
• Drawing/illustration skills for marking up concepts and illustrations or quickly communicating a visual idea.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Preferred skills
• A background in games or similarly creative job (e.g. skateboarding, video games, board games, comics, etc.)
• Experience as a team leader. Be able to suggest ideas and take an active role in the creative process.
• Experience managing employees or small project groups.
• Graphic design experience.
• Creative writing experience.
• Great sense of humor, the ability to quote movies (good and bad), and a desire to participate in the development of a fast paced, growing company.
Benefits
· Medical
· Dental
· Product
Start Date:Immediate
Compensation: Negotiable
To Apply for the position:
1) Prepare a resume of no more than two pages. The filename of the resume should be your first and last name separated by an underscore, and it must be in .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe.doc
2) Compose a cover letter of no more than one page. The filename of the cover letter should be your first and last name followed by “CL”, all separated by underscores. The file must be either .doc or .PDF format. Example: John_Doe_CL.doc
3) Prepare a PDF of your portfolio no larger than 5 megabytes. The filename of the PDF should be your first and last name followed by “PF”, all separated by underscores. The file must be a .PDF file. Example: John_Doe_PF.doc
Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to jobs@privateerpress.com, and make sure the subject line says “Art Director – [your name]”. Example: Art Director – John Doe.
Please note that this is a full-time salaried position at our Bellevue location. Applicants must either live in the Seattle area or be willing to relocate.
