Task 1

Blizzard Entertainment is an American video game developing company. Founded in February 1991 but by the name of Silicon + Synapse. It wasn't until 1994 the company became blizzard. The company originally concentrated mainly on the creation of game ports for other studios before beginning development of their own software in 1993 with games like The Lost Vikings. Shortly after the company became blizzard is released its breakthrough hit 'Warcraft: orcs + humans' which would later be known as 'World of Warcraft'. It later released other successful games such as the 'Diablo' series and 'Starcraft'.

Environment Artist

DIABLO III

Office: Irvine, California, United States

Requirements

• Thinks of themselves as a game developer first, and an artist second.
• Able to take ownership and be a key contributor as part of a large or small group.
• Self motivated, humble, excellent communication skills, and a legendary team-player attitude.
• Understanding of Diablo 3's visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.
• Superior eye for light, shade, colour, and detail in creating hand-painted texture maps.
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure , and silhouette in regards to modeling.
• Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration or concept drawing.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in game development modeling and texturing enviroments using maya and photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs) 

Pluses

• Have worked on AAA PC or console titles, as an enviroment artist.
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts
• General knowledge of animation, rigging, effects, and lighting. 

Concept Artist

Required Skills:

• Be able to show examples of quality , high resolution concept artwork in digital format.
• Be able to create accurate, detailed , and complelling images based on written descriptions.
• Be able to create realistic and accurate images of human beings.
• Be able to draw characters, objects, vehicles, and environment pieces in a variety of settings , fantasy, sci-fi, historical  etc.
• Be proficient with adobe photoshop.

Desired skills

• A passion for games
• Professional or published work
• Proficiency in 3D studio max modeling, texturing , Zbrush, or unreal technology
• Have shipped two titles into the industry
• Have lead experience in your discipline in the industry.

I think the requirements for this job isnt as high as others I've found. But I think the others are probably a little too high. Concept art is something I really want to get into and as a job in the future. Also environment art, but making it in 3d like maya or Zbrush, but drawing environments for games in photoshop. 

Concept Artist

Bethesda Game Studios is seeking an experienced concept artist that has concept experience with creating a diverse visual range of characters, environments, architecture, and related game assets. A solid grasp of form, structure, color, and light for 2D art assets is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Create the look of the game by working with the Art Director to establish a consistent visual direction for mood, environments, characters, weapons, etc. by creating inspiring concept art that focuses on dynamic visual elements that maintain accurate scale, established architectural standards and character/creature anatomy that will be used to create in game content.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to implement the vision for the game
• Produce work in an efficient and timely manner, on schedule
• Work closely with colleagues to foster a highly communicative, coordinated team effort
• Ensure quality of related assets by maintaining responsibility over your work throughout the project's development

Requirements:

• Excellent traditional artistic skills with a strong grasp of composition, anatomy, color theory, perspective, lighting, environment, architectural, creature/character, costume and graphic design.
• Proficiency in life drawing (drawing from life and reference) as well as a strong imagination and a willingness to push the envelope, to innovate within the parameters of the game's world.
• Strong communication, excellent visual storytelling and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills-able to interact with team members of different disciplines.
• Good positive attitude and outlook, self-motivated, and a great team-player.

Website link: http://jobs.zenimax.com/requisitions/view/122