Concept Artist

• Work with our Art Director, Environment Artists, and Character Artists to create immersive game environments and a cast of believable characters *emphasis on Level/Environment Concept.
• Create several additional concepts including creature design, props, and visual effects.
• Create a diverse range of character assets such as outfits, hairstyles, and head coverings.
• Design original concepts that fit within the project style guide.
• Translate high-level ideas into production-ready art packets.
• Enhance existing concepts with detailed views, paintovers, turnarounds, and material references.
• Maintain a high level of quality art, while providing a variety of ideas.
• Provide in-depth research, reference material, and develop conceptual ideas.
• Create lighting schemes and colour palettes that capture the tone of the world.
• Report to the Concept Director.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of concept experience.
• Shipped video game titles.
• Create concepts from scratch and create colour studies.
• Passion for environment design.
• Traditional illustration skills in multiple media and excellent drawing skills, matte painting experience.
• Ability to think in 3D.
• Fundamental skills and a passion for architecture, landscapes, set dressing, colour, lighting, and mood.
• Experience with storytelling and concept development.
• Value working with specific styles, including a style set by another artist or art director, and mentor other concept artists.
• Experience in 3D modelling or sculpting packages such as 3dsmax, Maya, Blender, ZBrush, or 3D Coat.
• Sensibility for stylized, expressive faces.
• A strong preference for environment focused concept work.