HB STUDIOS – Graphic Artist

March 27, 2009

Company Overview

HB Studios creates great video games. It is an electronic entertainment company that specializes in creating the most spectacular and challenging console, handheld and computer video games ever conceived, including: THQ Big Beach Sports; EA Sports Euro 2008; EA Sports NBA Live '08; EA Sports NHL ’08, EA Sports Madden Wii (in collaboration with EA); EA Sports UEFA Champions League; EA FIFA Street 2 PSP; EA Sports Rugby ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, and ‘08; and EA Sports Cricket ‘02, ‘04, ‘05, & ’07.

Founded in 2000 by CEO and Creative Director, Jeremy Wellard, HB Studios is headquartered in picturesque Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and currently employs 130+ talented, vibrant, and hard working people. As HB Studios continues to experience growth, the company has expanded its operations into the South End of Halifax. In 2003, Jeremy Wellard won the Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Atlantic Canada and has been a finalist since.

In an international ranking of the top 100 “World’s Most Successful Game Studios” according to product performance on the U.K. retail charts , HB Studios has been listed in the top 50 the past 4 years, ranking 26th in 2006.

If you are creative, hard-working, have a passion for video games, and thrive in a dynamic working environment, HB Studios is the place for you.

Purpose

To design and produce artwork predetermined with the Producer to agreed schedules.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a broad range of superior graphic design techniques
• Liaise with other graphic artists and members of the project team
• Ensure the Producer is aware of the progress of their work
• Collaborate effectively with the Producer and Creative Director during art review sessions that result in the finest artistic look possible
• Meet project deadlines / milestones, as set by Producer and Senior Graphic Artist
• Actively participate in team / department meetings; consistently exercise sound judgment in all areas of performance

Key Results

• High quality work delivered on time
• Good relationships maintained with other team members at all times

Reports To

• Producer
• Head of Graphic Art

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Graphic Design graduate or similar
• Excellent freehand drawing capability
• Photoshop and Illustrator expertise
• Flash & Action Script experience
• Excellent understanding of interface design
• A portfolio demonstrating the above
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of self-direction when necessary
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Receptive to art direction
• Responsive to deadlines and work within pre-defined aesthetic goals
• Self motivated

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• 3D software skills
• Passion for video games

If you are interested in joining HB Studios as a Graphic Artist, please submit a concise covering letter highlighting how your training and experience qualifies you for the position, a portfolio and a resume to jobs@hb-studios.com (Attention: Human Resources). 
HB Studios would like to thank all applicants for their interests.  Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
To learn more about HB Studios, please visit our website at www.hb-studios.com.