Concept Artist

Job Description

Your Platform

Your Mission

As a Midlevel Concept Artist, you will be creating concepts to solve a wide variety of problems, ranging from crafting what things will look like to finding visual solutions that improve gameplay and support the project's narrative

Story is very important to us and you'll be challenged at every turn to tell exciting narrative in all your designs. A keen eye and art sensibilities will be key in creating artwork that encourages and advises the team

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so being part of the concept team includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Ideating w/ sketches, to creating environmental designs, character designs, prop designs, storyboards, 2d graphic art, etc., in the service of advancing the narrative and improving game design
• Researching and creating concepts that would fit into all stages of production that includes loose sketches, blue-sky paintings, pre-visualisation, production paintings, renders, paint-overs, mark-up, marketing assets, and so forth
• Working closely with the team to ensure the concepts are providing effective solutions that balance art direction and game design needs
• Seeking out additional knowledge by interacting with the art and design staff, as well as learning and playing the game when needed, etc., so that concept designs are well-researched and are well-informed

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years of experience crafting high-quality 2D art, concepts, and designs for games
• Demonstrate strong sketching abilities as well as the ability to render, matte paint, or even design the occasional graphics or logos
• You will use methods/art techniques in the most effective way to tackle visual problems to help deliver design solutions that are timely and communicative to the team
• Strong understanding of architecture and environmental design
• Proven art foundation background in traditional art skills and can demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals in composition, perspective, proportion, scale, value, anatomy, lighting and colour theory
• You are hard-working, dedicated to advancing your craft, and eager to learn new techniques and software
• You are an excellent communicator and able to work independently, in groups and with multiple departments and different personalities, and be proactive in resolving problems
• Possesses the skills to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contributing your own ideas
• Shows a curiosity about delivering the best possible results and puts in effort to achieve them

Extra Points:
• Be an authority in Photoshop
• 3d applications like Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Sketch-up, etc., is a plus
• Must become comfortable with learning new tools, including some of the game tools
• Must have a portfolio of work for consideration. Web based portfolios are preferred.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g41ok1-3-147-195-65-42 in your application.