Have you dreamed of joining an expert team that will bring the full might and rich mythology of legendary Marvel characters to help creators make exceptional games? Do you have an acute sense of what makes a video game a truly remarkable player experience? Do your gaming habits often interfere with your sleep? Is there an unrelenting drive inside you to play your part in crafting original, memorable, playable Super Hero stories? We are Marvel Games, home of the team that collaborates with the mightiest companies on Earth to bring groundbreaking games to market. We are looking for an experienced and exceptionally talented Concept Artist to join our team!
The Concept Artist will work closely with the Art Director and Product Development teams to help guide and manage the visual development of multiple Marvel game titles of varying styles and genres. You will work with external development teams to provide visual guidance and brand feedback, as well as concept and design support as needed, to elevate our visual quality standards across our diverse portfolio of mobile, console, PC, and VR games.
The Concept Artist will report to the Senior Art Director
This is a full-time role.
You must also submit a digital portfolio
Communicate and collaborate directly with external game development teams and provide visual and brand guidance on a number of live-ops and currently in development mobile titles.
Provide art feedback on 2D concepts, 3D art, animation, VFX, and UI by creating paint-overs, mockups, draw-overs, and mood boards to illustrate changes and improvements to assist our partners in achieving the project’s visual goals.
Provide concept and design support on an as needed basis for our partners, across our entire portfolio.
Partner w/ the Product Development team to problem-solve creative and quality issues; identify achievable solutions that deliver brand consistency and appeal, and improve the overall experience.
Meet with game developers both in person and remotely to ensure product vision and quality benchmarks are met.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the Marvel brand (past and present) across multiple media including film, television, comics, and games.
A Subject-Matter Expert – You have broad and expert level knowledge of art and design principles and techniques relating to character and environmental design, such as:
An understanding of color and light, with a strong sense of design and composition.
An exceptional draftsman and painter, with the ability to sketch and iterate quickly, and take ideas to a highly polished execution.
Ability to work in a broad range of visual styles and have an excellent understanding of anatomy and heroic character proportions.
Have a solid understanding of graphic design principles.
A Seasoned Pro - Strong understanding of game development including: the latest art creation pipelines (both 2D and 3D), technology requirements and advancements, trade-offs, and challenges associated with development. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop is a must; hands-on experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.) is a plus.
Thoughtful – You are always assessing new and better ways to do your job smarter, faster and more effectively. You have a willingness to learn and embrace new ideas that optimize and potentially diversify the way your team operates.
A People Person – Sympathetic and champion collaborator that can adapt and adjust to a wide variety of studio work styles.
A Game Connoisseur – You are well versed and passionate about current trends in gaming, including mobile, console, PC, VR, and competitive gaming.
Passionate about Marvel – An authentic love for all things Marvel! Not only can you recall Marvel lore from decades of comics, films, games, and animation, but you also understand the core DNA of these characters and stories that is key to the Marvel brand.
3+ years of professional experience in ‘AAA’ console, PC, or mobile games as Concept Artist or similar role at industry-leading game companies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and actionable feedback, and present ideas with clarity, conviction, and collaborative understanding.
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