Senior - Concept Artist (Contract)

Responsibilities

• Create inspired and exciting concepts of characters, environments, props, and events based on input from Art and Design leadership
• Provide visual inspiration for the art team through reference gathering and concept work
• Develop clear and well thought-through designs for asset artists to build upon
• Acknowledge and actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions
• Collaborate with outsourcing teams and provide artistic feedback to enhance their work

Requirements

• 6+ years of game development experience
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills using Photoshop as a concept artist
• Strong foundational art skills and knowledge including, design, architecture, human and animal anatomy, composition, perspective, color theory, and lighting
• Receptive to art direction and critiques from project leadership and team members

Pluses

• Experience with any 3D DCC tools like Maya, 3dsMax, Blender, SketchUp, etc.
• Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting

Portfolio Requirements

• A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and prop concept development

Portfolio Pluses

• User Interface concepts
• Graphic icons
• Graphic design examples

Benefits

This position requires the ability to work onsite in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA. The contract duration is expected for 6 months, with potential for extension.

Pay

The Estimated Base Pay Range For This Role Is $60/hr. - $64/hr.

Schedule

This position requires the ability to work onsite in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.