Title: Prototype Artist

Reports to: Art Director

Location: Shanghai, China

# of openings: 1

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EA Shanghai is a highly engaged content creation team within EA Worldwide Studios. We are creatively driven and focused on high end visual production across multiple genres and art styles. Working with our game team partners around the world, we share a unified passion for creating amazing experiences and industry leading visuals. We are adventurous and creative. We are courageous and we take chances. We seek pioneers who cut new paths and conquer challenges with fierce determination.

Job Description:

The Prototype Artist will work closely with the Art Director plus Game Teams and will have a significant role in establishing and defining the visual design for anything from individual assets to entire art visions.

The Prototype Artist should either come from a 3D Artist background with strong Concept skills or a Concept background with a good foundation of 3D software.

The Prototype Artist should possess the ability to set forth the studio’s vision and create imagery and layouts that will communicate the visual experience and help blueprint all the aspects of the game for content authoring.

They should have a passion for what they do and own a deep understanding of composition and color, the ability to create amazing designs and visions for conceptual art.

职能描述：

原型艺术家会与AD和游戏团队一起工作，在设计视觉表现方面发挥重要作用，从单个物件到整个美术方向。

原型艺术家需要同时具备较强的3D背景知识和2D概念设计能力。

原型艺术家需要能帮助工作室确立视觉方向，通过图像来传达视觉体验，帮助游戏确立视觉图。

需要对构图和色彩理论具有深刻的理解，同时充满工作激情。

Requirements:

? A deep understanding and enthusiasm for all aspects of realistic and stylized conceptual art, such as: characters, environments, mechanical objects, props, etc

? Excellent drawing and painting skills in both traditional and digital formats ? Creative, adaptable and flexible art style with attention to aesthetic detail

? 3D Software familiarity. Ability to work comfortably in 3D not only to aid your concept work but to rapidly prototype anything from scene layouts to object designs

? Ability to convey a message through visual presentation, in various forms ranging from polished art to speed painting and quick mock ups

? Ability to analysis and breakdown the holistic task into separate issues and provide targeted design solutions

? Being expressive in storytelling

? Proficiency in Photoshop or Painter

? Well versed in principles of color theory and lighting

? Experience with rapid-iteration of drawings and paintings

? Proactive personality with a passion to self-drive ideas, active communication and help promote the domain

? Willingness to present ideas and knowledge and workflow share with others

? Familiar with western culture

? 5 years+ for concept in games or a related field

? Detail oriented, organized and able to meet project requirements

任职要求：

? 对写实和风格化的概念艺术都有深刻理解，对角色，环境，机械，物件等题材都能驾驭。

? 在传统绘画和数字绘画领域都表现出色，具有创造力，适应性和灵活性，关注细节。

? 熟悉3D软件，能用3D工具帮助实现原型设计，从概念设计，到场景布局，或物件设计。

? 善用各种形式的视觉表达传递设计信息，包括最终渲染作品，草图，示意图。

? 能把整体设计问题分解为互相独立的小问题，并且提出相对应的解决方案。

? 善于表达故事性。

? 善用photoshop或其他数字绘画软件。

? 深刻理解灯光色彩知识。

? 了解快速迭代的工作方式。

? 性格主动，乐于交流，能够推动整个概念设计部门。

? 乐于与他人分享知识和想法。

? 熟悉西方文化。

? 5年以上概念设计或相关领域工作经验。

? 关注细节，自律，能达到项目要求。

Desirable Skills:

? Formal traditional art training

? English and Mandarin proficiency

? A resume and portfolio that reflects the skills and abilities above

? Passion for games

? Strong technical and communication skills

? 2 years+ games production experience

? Additional illustration or design skills

? A solid understanding of asset management practices

? Good attitude for problem solving and self-starting with the ability to work with minimal direction

希望具备的能力：

? 传统美术训练

? 英语汉语熟练

? 一份有说服力的作品集

? 对游戏充满热情

? 较强的技术和交流能力

? 两年以上游戏行业经验

? 插图或设计类工作背景

? 了解游戏资产管理

? 乐于解决问题的态度，乐于独立工作

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