Principal Concept Artist

Responsibilities

• Define the project's visual direction and establish and maintain concept art quality standards.
• Lead the overall visual development of characters, environments, props, etc., and give shape to the art direction.
• Explore visual directions from the early ideation stage and establish the project's visual language.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Design, and 3D teams to ensure concepts are realized in the final in-game output.
• Review work from team members and outsource artists and provide clear feedback.
• Build and maintain style guides and visual references.
• Quickly present alternatives when project direction shifts and reestablish the visual direction.
• Define the project's overall visual language and design and maintain the standards that align deliverables toward a cohesive direction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience for Principal level in game development or equivalent relevant experience, with at least 1 shipped game.
• Portfolio showcasing photorealistic, high-quality character or environment concept art.
• Strong visual design capabilities across characters, environments, and other domains.
• Deep understanding of form, structure, color, and lighting.
• Able to produce work ranging from rapid ideation sketches to highly polished concept pieces.
• Understanding of the 3D production pipeline.
• Experience leading a team or mentoring artists.
• Experience communicating clearly and solving problems in a collaborative environment.
• Experience owning environment art quality and direction and meeting deliverables on a past project.
• Able to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines.
• Able to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with weekly ability to meet in the evenings (5-8pm PT) for international collaboration.
• Able to travel internationally 1-3 times a year for business purposes.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being