Character Concept Artist - Star Citizen

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About Turbulent, a Cloud Imperium Company

CIG Turbulent is at the cutting edge of game development, creating game features, environments, characters, and technology for the Star Citizen universe. Our talented team is dedicated to crafting immersive and innovative experiences that captivate players around the globe.

Since its inception in 2002, Turbulent has been a leader in developing innovative technological platforms across diverse sectors, including entertainment, media, and education. In 2012, we began our collaboration with Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) to develop the web platform for Star Citizen. This partnership evolved, and in 2020, we founded a game development studio that powers the North American development teams of Star Citizen. Our full-fledged studio reaches across online technology, art, environments, UI, and character creation. On July 13, 2023, after more than a decade of successful collaboration, we proudly announced our merger with Cloud Imperium Games.

Cloud Imperium Games is renowned for creating cutting-edge video games that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our flagship projects include Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space simulation, and Squadron 42, an epic single-player adventure set in the same expansive universe.

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We are looking for a Character Concept Artist to join our team! You will play a key role in imagining and developing diverse character concepts, including clothing, armor, and more, as part of a variety of exciting projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Design concepts for the Star Citizen character team based on provided ideas.
• Use your creativity and independence to bring ideas to life, from initial research to the final image.
• Create stunning visuals, whether humanoid characters, clothing, or fantastical creatures.
• Collaborate with the Concept and Character teams to ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Actively participate in team feedback exchanges.

What We’re Looking For in a Character Concept Artist:

A genuine passion for game creation is essential. We also hope you:

• Have a strong understanding of human anatomy and proportions.
• Are highly skilled in digital art.
• Have a particular enthusiasm for science fiction.
• Can effectively collaborate and communicate in a bilingual environment.
• Demonstrate experience in designing diverse clothing styles, showcasing your versatility and talent.
• Excel at creating organic textures (e.g., clothing, realistic creatures) and hard surfaces (e.g., armor, accessories).
• Are proficient in Photoshop, ZBrush, and Keyshot.
• Have notable experience with Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer (a valuable asset).

Join us to craft worlds that captivate and inspire!

Turbulent is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.