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Illustrator needed for Rockstar Games, 5+ years experience, strong knowledge of anatomy, composition & color, proficiency in Photoshop.

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar Games New York is looking for a highly talented and experienced Illustrator to work out of our unique NYC-based studio. The successful candidate will be working on a variety of exciting, creative, and cutting-edge projects. The ability to work quickly and efficiently as part of a team, take direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is essential.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.

WHAT WE DO

  • The Creative Services team works on all creative related to Rockstar Games and games publishing. This can range from creating key art and in-game art for our games through to branding, merchandising, and everything in between.
  • We work very closely with teams across all of publishing, as well as our development studios worldwide.
  • Our illustrations are often the first thing people see on any Rockstar game, and we take great pride in creating artwork for this iconic brand.
  • We are lovers of culture and creativity across all forms of media, and our work gives Rockstar’s products their unique look and feel from game art to stickers and special edition packaging to tattoos and giant billboards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop key art images for packaging, advertising, print and the web.
  • Develop illustrations from concept and sketches to finished product.
  • Closely mimic pre-existing art styles.
  • Develop new art styles.
  • Develop branding-based illustrations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Mastery of Photoshop.
  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant field (video games, film, or book publishing).
  • Passion for contemporary culture, including video games, film, and art.

SKILLS

  • Exceptional drawing and painting skills.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, gesture, composition, perspective, and use of color is essential.
  •  Exceptional and efficient sketching ability for developing illustration concepts.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in and quickly adapt a variety of art styles is essential, ranging from very graphic to photo realistic.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Working knowledge of Blender.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • A portfolio is required to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

About The Company

Join a tight-knit team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular, innovative and critically acclaimed interactive entertainment in the world including the Grand Theft Auto series, the Red Dead series and many more.


Known for our dedication to quality and authenticity, a career at Rockstar Games is an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge, creatively rewarding and challenging projects available in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.


We offer successful candidates highly competitive salary and compensation packages, including a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.

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