Principal Character Concept Artist
About the job
Summary
As a Principal Concept Artist, you'll work closely with Lead Artists, mentor junior team members, and contribute significantly to AAA projects. Responsibilities include creating innovative and unique character concepts, consistently delivering high-quality work efficiently, collaborating actively with clients and Art Directors, and fostering a positive creative culture. You'll need expert knowledge of art fundamentals and visual design principles within the AAA game development landscape. The role requires proficiency in both 2D and 3D tools and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Remote options are considered for Canadian candidates within the PST time zone.
Must have:
- AAA concept art experience
- Efficient 2D/3D workflows
- Client & Art Director collaboration
- Mentorship & team leadership
- Strong art fundamentals
- High-quality, deadline-oriented work
Good to have:
- Experience with game engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine 5)
- Design experience beyond characters (props, weapons, etc.)
- Art/design educational background
Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- RRSP matching
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid learning days
- Udemy access
- Gaming subscription
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Atomhawk Canada
Atomhawk Canada is a world class visual development studio that is laser focused on delivering industry leading art and design services to the biggest names in the video games industry. With a distributed team of amazing talent located across the major cities of Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto, Atomhawk Canada is perfectly positioned to deliver its award-winning suite of services and expertise to North American based clients, operating as a genuine extension of their internal teams for unrivaled creative collaboration and product impact.
Art at Atomhawk Canada
Every artist at Atomhawk Canada is here to make a genuine impact in their role, and that is achieved by delivering eye-catching AAA quality art & design alongside making significant contributions to the creative culture of the wider team and studio. Our artists live and breathe all aspects of creative development and are passionate about being the best they can be. They set the bar high and have a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, yet they operate in one of the most collaborative and supportive creative environments you’ll likely ever find, ensuring everyone can learn and grow from one another.
Description
A Principal Concept Artist is a key role on the Atomhawk Canada team – one that will see you working closely with (and learning from) our Lead artists, while also giving you the opportunity to showcase your mentorship skills by providing support and direction to Senior and Intermediate members of the team. In this role, you’ll make a big impression on your teammates by showcasing a consistently high level of quality and efficiency through your work on AAA projects, while also being a key contributor to the creative culture of the studio – pushing the collective quality bar and ensuring everyone has fun doing it!
Please note: These roles are located in Vancouver, BC and we are ideally looking to recruit a candidate who has the necessary visas and right to work in this location. Remote applications (inside Canada) will also be considered on the basis that candidates are able to work with us on the PST time zone.
As a Principal Concept Artist at Atomhawk Canada, you will:
• Have a genuine passion for innovation and creativity, making sure your ideas challenge standard conventions/expectations and that they attempt to bring something fresh, interesting, or wholly unique to the table for clients to consider.
• Be motivated and driven to always develop your skills, learn new tools, and hone your craft to maximize the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Be a consummate professional in your craft and a key contributor to the creative culture of the team and studio.
• Bring a broad range of artistic/technical skills to the table that allow you to confidently work across a spectrum of tasks, genres & styles.
• Be an active and highly engaged collaborator who takes every opportunity to connect with others in ways that create impact and value.
• Expert understanding of art fundamentals, visual design principles, and the AAA landscape Atomhawk operates in.
What you bring:
• Experience in AAA concept and visual development, or an equivalent level of portfolio that successfully demonstrates your ability to work to those standards.
• Highly efficient workflows that utilize both 2D & 3D tools to maximize quality while ensuring work is completed to deadlines.
• A proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Experience working directly with clients and Art Directors in the creation of AAA concept art.
• Success mentoring and helping other artists succeed in a supportive, positive way.
• A curious mind that is always open to learning, trying, and challenging itself to improve.
• A team player who enjoys creative collaboration without any sense of ego.
You may also bring:
• An educational background in design/art that serves as a foundation for your work.
• Experience/skill in designing and producing art outside of characters or environments, e.g. props, weapons, vehicles, etc.
• Experience in producing art using game engine technology, e.g. Unreal Engine 5.
Portfolio Requirements
Please download and read our portfolio guide , which provides detailed guidance on what we look for in artist portfolios. Download the guide from http://atomhawk.com/s/Atomhawk_Portfolio_Guide.pdf
$85,000 - $120,000 a year
What you'll gain:
Atomhawk Canada aims to foster a workplace environment that empowers our team to do their best creative work. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer to ensure you reach your full potential:
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including extended health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short / long-term disability, 24/7 counselling through an employee assistance program and a health spending account available to you from your first day.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 5% RRSP matching available to you from your first day.
• Flexible paid time off policy, plus holiday closure between Christmas and New Year.
• 8 paid learning days per year and unlimited access to Udemy online courses.
• 1 year gaming subscription.
Atomhawk Canada’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Atomhawk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. We celebrate all backgrounds and attributes that make us unique and amazing - in this world, and the ones we create!
What you'll gain:
Atomhawk Canada aims to foster a workplace environment that empowers our team to do their best creative work. Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer to ensure you reach your full potential:
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including extended health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short / long-term disability, 24/7 counselling through an employee assistance program and a health spending account available to you from your first day.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 5% RRSP matching available to you from your first day.
• Flexible paid time off policy, plus holiday closure between Christmas and New Year.
• 8 paid learning days per year and unlimited access to Udemy online courses.
• 1 year gaming subscription.
Atomhawk Canada’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Atomhawk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran’s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. We celebrate all backgrounds and attributes that make us unique and amazing - in this world, and the ones we create!
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$85.0K - $120.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$102.5K/yr avg.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About The Company
Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, award-winning Sumo Digital employs over 1,200 people globally in the UK, Europe, India and Canada.
Our 17 studios are in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle (Atomhawk and Sumo Newcastle), Brighton (The Chinese Room), Leeds (Red Kite Games), Leamington Spa (Sumo Leamington, Lab42 & Midoki), Warrington in the UK, Pune and Bangalore in India, Wroclaw, Poland and Czech Republic (PixelAnt) and Vancouver, Canada (Atomhawk and Timbre Games).
Developing successful games across all platforms and genres, Sumo is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and 2K.
Sumo Digital is part of Sumo Group Ltd.
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