Concept Artist

Cloudhead Games is the veteran VR studio behind the multi-award winning titles, Pistol Whip, an action-rhythm shooter (GOTY, DICE Awards) and the fantasy adventure series, The Gallery (GOTY, VR Awards.) Cloudhead has partnered multiple times with industry legend Valve to create tech demos, with the most notable being Aperture Hand Lab, a humorous Valve Index controller demo set in the Portal Universe. Always innovating, Cloudhead is also known for its early solutions in VR locomotion/comfort with snap turns and teleportation, as well as VR motion capture and hand interactions.

Cloudhead Games is a fully remote company working Pacific Time Zone hours.

As a Concept Artist at Cloudhead Games, you will be responsible for visual concepts for characters, environments, props and other assets in our games. You will work closely with the Art Director and game designers to create compelling and innovative designs that enhance the player’s experience. Your creativity and attention to detail will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our projects. 

Please ensure to include a link to your portfolio. 

What you would do:

• Develop original concept art for a wide range of visuals including environments, creatures, characters and hard surface designs
• Work closely with the Art Director and other artists to incur cohesive visual storytelling and design
• Create sketches, digital paintings and 3D models to communicate design ideas effectively 
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from the team
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to overall game concepts and themes
• Stay current with industry trends

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work 
• Solid experience in digital art/painting software
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling and rendering techniques
• Excellent drawing and illustration skills, with the ability to convey ideas visually
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively 
• Passion for video games 

Compensation

Cloudhead Games is committed to pay that feels fair, and that fits in with our overall compensation philosophy focused on work life balance. We welcome candidates to have conversations with our recruitment team regarding their salary expectations and how they align with our established ranges. As we better understand your skillset, it may be determined that your experience aligns more with a higher or lower level of seniority. We will always try to be proactive in communication with applicants about where they might fall in a seniority band. 

The salary range for this position is CAD $80k-$95k. 

What’s in it for you?

• Work 7-hour days from home and have flexibility in your schedule
• Competitive salary and generous benefits – medical, dental, vision, wellness and profit sharing 
• Paid time-off, unlimited health days and 2-week winter shut down
• 12-week Maternity/Parental leave top up
• Professional development days and funds
• Career growth opportunities 
• Annual gaming reimbursement

At Cloudhead Games, we are truly a community that puts people first, and we encourage humans of different backgrounds and perspectives to join our team. Building an inclusive virtual workplace where we are able to create, contribute and learn together is a studio-wide commitment. Cloudhead provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.