Artist

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is a segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe. DIMG core businesses include Disney Interactive Studios, which self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide; and Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 Community-Family & Parenting Web site and an industry-leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families.

POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate artist to help conceive Disney Online Studios’ new project. As a well rounded artist, you possess strong digital drawing/painting skills. You will help with the visualization and creation of artistic content. Sound interesting? Come play with us!

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create visualization pieces and art assets for: game world, user experiences, mini-games and user-interface.
• Support the development of the art style for all aspects of the virtual world experience.
• Create quick iterations for concept art in the various product stages. These can include anything from rough sketches to full colour functional concepts.
• Research games and the gaming industry.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• 2+ years with Art Diploma.
• 2+ years working in a studio environment.
• Experience with user interface (UI) development for games.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office including Visio.
• Proficient with Flash CS4, Photoshop, Illustrator and knowledge of 3D.
• Fluent in English.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
• Passionate about children and nurturing their creativity and innocence.
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and artistic needs of interactive development.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including interpersonal and written.
• Exemplifies and implements “leave your ego at the door” aka “crush the joy”.
• Understands the game development life cycle.
• Excellent knowledge of the children’s gaming and entertainment industry.
• Can take ideas and high level documentation and turn them into a picture.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Relocation will be provided.

STUDIO OVERVIEW
Club Penguin ( www.clubpenguin.com ), a division of Disney Online, provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

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