Concept Artist

What You'll Do:

• Create, explore, and develop concept art for environments, props, vehicles and characters.
• Collaborate closely with our Art Director and designers as you help bring the game to life.
• Collaborate with the 3D artists working from your designs, helping them achieve the vision laid out in the concept art.
• Ensure that all concept related images are organized, current, and available to the team.
• Help playtest the game, giving feedback as we develop projects together.
• Consider gameplay needs and the player’s perspective as you design the look of the game world.

You Must Have:

• A portfolio of work demonstrating your skill.

Ideally You'll Have:

• A strong design sense and good artistic taste.
• 3+ years of experience as a concept artist in games or film.
• Knowledge and command of fundamental art techniques including anatomy, perspective, color, value, form, and shape language.
• High level skills at creating fictional worlds with the ability to design all the parts of those worlds: environments, characters, props, vehicles, etc. We try not to hire limited artists.
• Experience collaborating and guiding 3D artists as they build your designs.
• Strong interpersonal skills as you work closely with many across the team.

Bonus Points:

• Experience shipping a AAA game.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members located globally.
• Modeling experience with a 3D package for rough blockouts of environment or vehicle designs.

What You’ll Get:

• Concept Artist: $100,000 to $135,000 USD per year;
• Senior Concept Artist: $125,000 to $185,000 per year;
• Principal Concept Artist: $175,000 to $200,000 per year;