Artist Intern-Vacancy,Black Lantern Studios Inc,USA

post: Artist Intern
Company: Black Lantern Studios Inc
Location: United States, Missouri, Springfield
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  Job Reference:Art Intern
Job Industry:Arts and Entertainment
Education level:Collegial
Pay Scheme:Hourly Wage
Salary:Not Disclosed
Job Type:Intern/Full Time
Job Start Date:Immediate
Commision on Sales:NoDate Posted : 10 June 2013
Black Lantern is constantly searching for interns to assist our teams with art development and implementation for Nintendo DS/DSi, Wii, and other gaming platforms and devices. Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) animation cleanup, asset formatting, and asset implementation for multiple projects. Applicants may be involved in all phases of the 2D or 3D pipeline, under the supervision of the project's Art Lead. Quickly developing skills in Photoshop are a must, and knowledge of other software such as 3dsMax, ProMotion, Flash, or other graphics applications is encouraged (but not necessary). Applicant must be a motivated learner, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, professional environment. Internships begin unpaid, but may develop into hourly, paid positions after the applicant gains experience with Black Lantern's process.

• Work with the project's Art Lead on any applicable tasks.
 • Clean up 2D sprites or 3D models, renders, or animations.
 • Implement assets using proprietary software.
 • Occasionally test games for art bugs.

• Proficiency with a PC
  • At least 1 year of Photoshop experience.
 • Eager to learn quickly, and review tutorials unsupervised if necessary.
 • Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow very specific and technical instructions.
 • Ability to meet deadlines.
 • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
 • Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
 • A self-motivated team-player with good communication skills.

• Relevant college degree (you may apply while attending school)
  • Traditional art skills
 • 3D modeling skills  • 2D or 3D animation skills  • Other applicable software knowledge: 3dsMax, Maya, Lightwave, zBrush, ProMotion, Flash, etc.  • Passionate about games

• Unpaid  • Flexible hours, casual and fun working environment  • Intangible and invaluable industry experience  • Your name in the game's credits
 • Opportunity to move to hourly paid positions at management discretion, upon review.

Since originally founded in 2003, Black Lantern has established itself as a brand fans and customers have come to trust, love, and recommend to others. To date, the company has shipped over developed over 55 game titles based around licensed and original properties targeting the kids, family, and casual markets.  Black Lantern strives to be a great place to work, find great partners to work with, and constantly deliver great games.  The company is committed to providing the highest quality, most satisfying, and richest gaming experience to its customers, delivering value to its publishers and partners, and maintaining a team-centered environment to foster creativity and individual responsibility.

Status: Unpaid Intern

Type of Job: Internship

Job Location: Springfield, Missouri

Posting Date: 2/6/2012

Company Name:  Black Lantern Studios, Inc

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Yes

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Please send your resume and cover letter with a portfolio of 10-20 work samples applicable to the position applied for. These images can be submitted by simply including a link to a personal portfolio site (preferred), or by attaching a .ZIP of the images (under 4 MB) to your application email. Include "Artist Internship" in the Subject Line.
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