Senior Concept Artist

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist, and the Concept team to define the look of the project - from the general vision to specific designs.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of the game universe and the constraints of the technology.
• Actively seek out and incorporate feedback from leads and peers in the Concept team and provide feedback in kind.
• Create illustrations of scenes, environments, props, characters, vehicles, and weapons with an emphasis on compelling composition, atmosphere, lighting, and material.
• Create key artwork and vision pieces, leveraging existing designs and turning them into world-class illustrations.
• Assist the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist and other Senior Concept Artists in providing team and studio feedback during the course of production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Design, Fine Arts, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Communications or related art field AND 4+ years experience in art design or a related art field working on computer games or entertainment

• OR equivalent experience.

• Experience in anatomy, industrial/architectural/graphic design coupled with solid art fundamentals.

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements is required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

• 5+ years of experience in the entertainment industry

• 2+ AAA titles shipped
• 4+ years experience using related software and packages (e.g., Photoshop, Blender, Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance Designer/Painter/Zbrush, SideFX Houdini, After Effects).
• A collaborative growth mindset, open to giving and receiving constructive criticism on a daily basis.