Senior Game Artist needed

[Aria]

Digital Chocolate is one of the largest and fastest growing social games publishers on the world’s most exciting platforms, including Facebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, Google+, and the browser. The company has global scale as a top player, and is uniquely positioned to deliver cross-platform social gaming. Digital Chocolate Helsinki is renowned for the top quality social games such as Army Attack and Zombie Lane, a Game Developers Online finalist for an award in Online Innovation.

Our team is growing and we are seeking for Senior Game Artist to join our talent pool in Helsinki. Come to work with interesting and ground breaking connected games, enjoy the best development team and learn about our efficient project management methods in an open collaborative work environment.

Required skills for this position are:
• Experience in game development and directing other artists’ work,
• Professional skills with Flash and Photoshop,
• Pixel and vector art experience,
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation,
• Background in traditional art and/or illustration,
• A bachelor’s degree in fine arts/ graphic design or illustration (Applications from self-taught candidates will also be accepted),
• Understanding of user interfaces,
• Fluent spoken and written communication skills in English

We appreciate the following personal qualities:
• Attention to detail, getting things done -mentality, strong team player,
• Ability to work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment,
• Highly motivated with a passion for games

The position requires physical presence at Digital Chocolate office in Helsinki. Applications without portfolio or a link to one will not be considered.

Digital Chocolate is known for friendly, flexible and productive atmosphere. This is a low hierarchy organization where all ideas are appreciated. At Digital Chocolate, we have an exceptional track record in internal project management, and we are constantly developing better methods. We want to make sure you have everything you need to produce great games with enthusiastic, creative people – on time and with exceptional quality.

Please feel free to contact us and tell about yourself. To get started, please mail your CV, a short motivation letter along with your salary request to hl-careers@digitalchocolate.com. Please indicate your application with “Senior Game Artist”. Please reply by 22nd of January 2012.

For further information about working for Digital Chocolate and living in Helsinki, please click here: Studio | Digital Chocolate Helsinki