Weapons Concept Artist

8 Months ago • 8 Years +

Concept Art

Job Description

1047 Games seeks a Weapons Concept Artist to collaborate on their new shooter. Responsibilities include creating functional weapon designs, producing thumbnails, sketches, model sheets, and block-in models; ideating concepts for first and third-person perspectives; collaborating with animation, tech art, and 3D artists; providing paint-overs and call-out sheets; meeting deadlines, and solving gameplay problems with visual solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of weapon design, 3D modeling, and visual communication skills. They should be a self-driven team player capable of taking constructive criticism.

Good To Have:

Blender experience
CAD software experience (Plasticity, Fusion360)
Live service game experience (weapon skins)
Shipped game titles

Must Have:

Strong understanding of weapon design (visual & functional)
Visual communication (2D sketches & overpaints)
3D modeling & concept design foundation
Collaboration & communication skills
AAA-level weapon concept art portfolio

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Overview

1047 Games began with the simple principle that people should have fun while making great games. Bucking convention and driven by a passion to create the ultimate gaming experience, Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian founded 1047 Games in 2017 in their Stanford dorm room. Their love for arena shooters of the past drove them to create Splitgate, a unique sci-fi first-person shooter that adds portal guns to upend the genre.

What started as two computer science majors putting portals into a first-person shooter for a project demo has evolved into a VC-backed company which has raised more than $120MM in funding.

At 1047 Games, you’ll find a permanently remote, dedicated team of top-tier talent from some of the world’s biggest gaming and tech companies who share our founders’ vision. Grit, ingenuity, a desire to have fun, and a start up mentality define our crew. We are currently working on a brand new shooter in the Splitgate universe.

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is passionate about FPS games, has a strong foundation in hard surface design, particularly weapon functionality and visual design principles. You will be working with an experienced team of concept designers, dedicated to producing weapon concepts at the highest level.

What you will be doing:

Collaborate with the Art Director and Leads to produce designs that meet the established art direction
Create functional weapon designs for use by production artists
Create thumbnails, sketches, model sheets and block in models
Ideate weapon concepts in first person and third person cameras
Work with Animation and Tech Art departments to discuss production needs and technical logistics to create artistic solutions
Collaborate with 3D Artists by providing paint-overs and call-out sheets
Work closely with production to deliver quality artwork on time
Contribute innovative visual designs throughout pre-production and production
Solve gameplay problems with visual solutions

What you will need to succeed:

A strong understanding of weapon design, on both a visual and functional level
The ability to ideate and communicate visually with 2D sketches and overpaints
Solid foundation in 3D modeling and 3D concept design
Ability to iterate on concepts with feedback from the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist
Professional attitude, listening skills and an ability to take constructive criticism
A portfolio that meets or exceeds industry standard for AAA Weapon concept art
Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player
A holistic design mindset and willingness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills