Uit een vacature die Microsoft op hun website heeft geplaatst, kunnen we een aantal interessante details ontdekken over een nieuwe Halo game. Microsoft Game Studios zegt namelijk op zoek te zijn naar een senior concept artist om mee te werken aan een nieuwe, frisse visie voor een nieuwe Halo-ervaring.

Bekijk de vacature hieronder:

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Microsoft Game Studios’ Halo team is looking for a sharp eye and a deft hand to help breathe a fresh vision into a new Halo experience. Teamwork, innovation, attention-to-detail and unbridled passion are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you are a top talent looking for an exciting, high profile project to challenge you, this is where you need to be.

The Senior Concept Artist is central in establishing the overall vision of the universe, working with the Art Director to create imagery that will communicate the visual experience, excite the team, and help blueprint all the aspects of the game for content authoring. He/she should bring a world class understanding of composition and color, a strong ability to render exciting industrial design, and a firm grasp of the practical aspects of content creation.

Requirements:

- Character concept art expertise at a very high level but with the ability to convey strong design through a whole spectrum of work including: environments, vehicles, props, weapons.
- Emphasis on strong design with extensive science fiction experience
- Great tridimensional sense, able to translate designs and create multiple views of the same object or character.
-Have a creative workflow that permits iteration and idea brainstorming in a fast way.
- Adaptability to work fast on brainstorming tasks and the drive to deliver more time consuming finished pieces.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Art Director and other Artists to define the look of the project, from global ‘broad stroke vision’ and mood to its specific, individual pieces.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the game universe and the constraints of the technology.
- Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Director and other relevant departments.
- Assist the Art Director and other Senior Concept Artists in providing studio feedback during the course of production.
- Provide support to the Art Director in managing external concept art resources.
- Constructively participate in regular team meetings.
- Mentor less-experienced concept artists.

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Of het hier om Halo 5 gaat, of om een totaal andere Halo-game, is nog niet duidelijk. Wel is het opvallend dat Microsoft op zoek is naar een senior concept artist, aangezien deze vaak aan het begin van de ontwikkelingsperiode wordt aangenomen.