Video/Motion Graphics Artist
REALTIME WORLDS – creators of the no.1 hit game CRACKDOWN, are looking for a Video / Motion Graphics Artist to join our art department.
Work with a talented team on high-profile, next generation projects. The role will involve the creation of corporate marketing assets and marketing assets for the games. You will work closely with the Lead Artist in creating designs that are consistent with the overall vision for the company and the games.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for the creation of promotional marketing videos for the game, working directly with the Lead Artist and the Concept Team in providing work which is consistent with the desired style.
· Responsibilities will include providing ideas and test pieces which are created at pace.
· May also be required to provide static design work and motion graphics for in-game elements.
Qualifications Required
· BA Hons, or equivalent in film/video production.
Knowledge/Skills Required
· Should have excellent skills in graphic design, illustration and an understanding of animation.
· Should have a strong background in motion graphics and editing.
· Should be skilled with editing software as well as motion graphics applications, in providing work with strong artistic flair.
· Excellent video editing skills in Sony Vegas, Premiere or similar, encompassing all aspects of video editing including animating text, audio tracks, post processing and a very good understanding of all of the features of the package used.
· Must have the ability to create several quality ideas on a given video theme, be able to successfully convey these internally to the teams in question and then break these down into the components parts for production.
· Must be able to work well in isolation and as part of a team depending on the work at hand.
· Must be proactive, enthusiastic and flexible.
· Must be able to work on unique individual tasks whilst still helping to maintain the overall company vision for marketing material.
· Must be very strong organisationally including the ability to multitask, ensuring all work being carried out is to an equally high standard of quality and continuity.
· Excellent Post FX & Compositing skills using Combustion, After Effects or similar.
· Should have strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
· Strong understanding of popular video formats and codecs.
· Some experience with industry standard 3-D package a must.
· Must be able to work effectively as part of a collaborative team, but also self manage and work well as an individual.
· Must be able to work within tight schedules, providing art assets which retain a high level of quality, and which fit the given brief.
References Required
· Should provide at least 2 recent references that demonstrate wherever possible suitability to the specific requirements of the role in question.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and portfolio along with any current package details to: jobs@realtimeworlds.com and include Video / Motion Graphics Artist in the subject line.