Senior Concept Artist

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Concept Art

About the job

Job Description

The Senior Concept Artist will collaborate with artists, designers, and other teams to create engaging, inspiring and appealing environment, gameplay and character concepts based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. They will engage with art directors and other internal and external partners to create visual consistency and quality across the entire experience. The role involves balancing time, iteration and detail, working from thumbnails and sketches to finished illustrations and images. The Senior Concept Artist will help build visual guides, storyboards, production callouts, color scripts and other reference materials. They will serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney, providing visual inspiration to internal and external stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Strong creative vision
  • Excellent eye for artistic quality
  • Solid knowledge of current game development techniques
  • Excel at environmental design
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of human and creature anatomy
  • Enjoy working in a diverse range of styles
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving
  • Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Special extras that only Disney can provide
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the ‘digital front door’ for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

We are building an expert development team that will be building a groundbreaking game experience that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned transformative concept artist looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of game developers focusing on individual experiences to build a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly “Disney”.

We are looking for a uniquely talented Senior Concept Artist to join us on a daring and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb art skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you’ll want to check out this opportunity!

The Senior Concept Artist will report to the Director, Art.

This is a Full-Time role.

Must submit a portfolio showcasing concept work.

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and other teams to create engaging, inspiring and appealing environment, gameplay and character concepts based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.

  • Engage with art directors and other internal and external partners to create visual consistency and quality across the entire experience.

  • Balance time, iteration and detail, working from thumbnails and sketches to finished illustrations and images.

  • Help build visual guides, storyboards, production callouts, color scripts and other reference materials.

  • Serve as a key member of a growing game development team at Disney, providing visual inspiration to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Know how and when to work quickly, and when to pursue final shipping detail and quality.

  • Possess strong creative vision, an excellent eye for artistic quality and solid knowledge of current game development techniques used to achieve specific visual targets.

  • Excel at environmental design, including lighting, composition, staging, and architecture.

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of human and creature anatomy, as well as character and costume design.

  • Enjoy working in a diverse range of styles, from photo realistic to highly stylized.

  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative.

  • Value building and being part of an inclusive and positive team culture.

Education

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Art and/or Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 5 plus years of game development experience, including holding a position of Concept Artist for at least 3 years.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.


The hiring range for this remote position is $108,400 to $182,200 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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$108.4K - $182.2K/yr (Outscal est.)
$145.3K/yr avg.
Glendale, California, United States

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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