Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technologies professionals, has a LEAD FLASH ARTST/ANIMATION/UI who is an expert in UI design and implementation in Flash. This is for a contract to direct hire opening San Francisco. Please email your Resume in a simple MS Word Document. In the subject line of your email, reference Job# GAMES

Position Summary
Our client is looking to hire a Lead Flash Artist to work on a new social game. The ideal candidate can work with a team of artists to create and animate characters, environments,
game UI and must enjoy working under tight deadlines with rapid development cycles. The Lead Flash Artist has extensive experience developing game art and will work with the Producer, Game Designer and Developers to ensure the art asset pipeline is aligned with the overall game development milestones.

Responsibilities
Build SMART, well-designed art assets, UI interfaces, and animations in Flash
Ensure consistency and quality standards of graphics, animations and interface
Communicate visually to identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement of
the creative process
Work with Production and Design teams to mock up and prototype new features
Work with Development team to implement the game UI and optimize Flash
Block in movements in rough animation and show for approval in a daily review
Create strong 2D character, environment and storyboard concept drawings
Manage and mentor junior artists
Support social games post launch with new artwork
Play competitive social games and bring new ideas to the team

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Expert in Adobe Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator
Expert in UI design and implementation in Flash
An art background, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight,
balance, texture, and form
5-7 years experience in game development with appropriate shipped titles
Experience with art production tools and web development
Strong understanding of traditional animation principals
Demonstrated experience in graphic design, typography, logo & icon design and
graphic illustration
Experience working in an agile development environment
Experience working on or playing games for social networks
Experience with ActionScript and FLEX a plus
Experience with 3D modelling a plus
Familiarity with SCRUM a plus

Please email your Resume in a simple MS Word Document. In the subject line of your email, reference Job# GAMES188119

Overtime: straight time