Lead Concept Artist

2 Months ago • All levels • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As Lead Concept Artist at Lighthouse Games, you'll be pivotal in shaping the game's visual identity. Collaborating closely with the Art Director, you'll drive the creative vision, ensuring all concept art aligns with overarching goals. You'll lead and mentor the concept art team, overseeing the production pipeline and maintaining high quality. Key responsibilities include providing creative direction, collaborating with other departments, generating high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props, and fostering a collaborative environment. This role requires a strong portfolio showcasing leadership, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling software, and a deep understanding of art principles.
Must have:
  • Lead concept art team
  • Collaborate with Art Director
  • High-quality concept art creation
  • Manage art pipeline
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite & 3D modeling
  • Strong communication skills
  • Shipped game titles
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
Perks:
  • 25 Days Holiday + Birthday
  • Studio Shutdown
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Private Pension
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health & Well-being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

Job Details

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As the Lead Concept Artist, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of our game. Working closely with the Art Director, you will drive the creative vision forward, ensuring that every piece of concept art aligns with our overarching goals. You will lead the concept art team and mentor artists while maintaining the highest quality standards throughout the project.

Key Duties Include

  • Lead the concept art team, providing creative direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level artists.
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other departments to define and communicate the visual language of the game.
  • Generate high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props that reflects the game's artistic style and narrative.
  • Oversee the concept art production pipeline, ensuring efficient workflows and high standards of quality.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the art team, encouraging experimentation and growth.

Requirements

  • An up-to-date portfolio showcasing your skills, leadership experience, and vision as a concept artist.
  • Significant experience in the gaming industry with several shipped titles showcasing your conceptual design work.
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience managing and leading a team of artists.
  • A deep understanding of anatomy, perspective, lighting, composition, and color theory.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate ideas to various stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, fostering strong relationships with design, production, and engineering teams.
  • A keen understanding of game development processes and technical limitations.

Desirable

  • Experience with Unreal Engine and 3d

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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