Vacancy:
Visual Novel / Video Game Artist – Reef Entertainment
(Please note this is a FULL TIME, OFFICE BASED position and is 100% based in Reef’s Croydon, South London office. This point is non-negotiable).
About the Position:
Reef Entertainment is currently looking for a talented artist to join its Visual Novel development team. There is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand new team in our Croydon office and work with the writer, programmer and producer on Visual Novel games.
The artist would be expected to create a variety of game art including character, backgrounds and UI elements under the direction of the writer and the direction.
Technical knowledge of art production and tools including Abobe suit and Autodesk Sketchbook is required.
Ability to optimize resolution and file-sizes for game production is also required. experience with Visual Novel and game production engines such as Unity and Ren’Py is highly valued.
Strong interest in animation and comics/manga is key to understanding our products. experience of Visual Novel and RPG games is also necessary hit the ground running the in the position.
The Person we are looking for:
Reef is searching for a high potential candidates that will be able to add value to the organisation from day one with strong work-ethic, excellent artistic and creative skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent educational credentials, strong portfolio and a passion to develop their skills and professionalism.
A strong gaming background and knowledge of the videogame industry is essential.
As Reef is a fast growing entity you will also be required to assist in other area of the business from marketing, game testing, customer service and logistics (product pack and ship) as required. So a willingness to work hard in multiple-disciplines is a requirement for all Reef staff members.
Applying for the Role:
Candidates should submit a digital portfolio with their CV and specify their experience level in the following disciplines and programs in their applications along with their CVs. Please note that while we are looking for staff members with a variety of abilities we are not expecting applicants to cover all of the listed areas.
Disciplines:
• 2D Video Game Art
• 3D Video Game Art
• Character Art
• Background Art
• Animation
• Graphic Design
• Concept / Sketching
• Packaging Design
• Design for print
• Social Media Operation and Design
• Web design
• Video Editing
• Game Capture
Programs/Applications/Languages:
• Adobe PhotoShop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Premier
• After Effects
• Maya
• Z-Brush
• Ren’Py
• Python Programming Language
• Unity
• Unreal 4 Engine
• Microsoft Office
• Google Applications
• HTML.