Lead Artist opening at Tantalus

Tantalus Media are looking for a Lead Artist with solid experience working in games for our Melbourne-based studio. This is a new position working on a signed project.

*Responsibilities*
• Lead and manage a small working art team across multiple platforms.
• Be a proactive, dynamic and integral personality on the project.
• To determine the technical and artistic challenges that must be met to achieve the artistic vision and ensure the vision is fully realised
• To create and maintain high art standards.
• To mentor, support and inspire the art team.
• To report regularly to the company Art Director.
• To deliver project milestones of high quality, on-time, every time.

*Experience Required*
• At least 4 years experience in the industry, including some experience as a Lead Artist
• At least 1 published title as Lead Artist
• Hand held (low poly) experience an advantage.

*Skills Required*
• 4 years experience with industry standard 2-D package (e.g. Photoshop)
• 4 years experience with industry standard 3-D package (Maya/Max preferable)
• Excellent personal art skills in modelling and texturing. Illustration skills a bonus.
• Excellent understanding of art pipelines, lighting, level creation, modelling /texturing and/or animation for game development.
• The ability and drive to push the current platforms to achieve the desired quality.
• Excellent problem solver and communicator.
• Must be able to buy into the established art direction of the game and ensure the vision is delivered and maintained by the team
• Genuine enthusiasm & passion for game development.

*We offer:*
• Competitive salary
• A laid back and friendly studio environment
• Career pathways
• Beer & game night on Fridays
• Long service sabbatical
• Fully subsidised gym membership
• Sponsorship and relocation available
• Paid primary carer's leave
• A 'crunch free' environment
• Regular training and development programs,
• Comprehensive health insurance for overseas subjects and much, much more.

** This job has been filled, thanks ***