Senior Concept Artist – Irvine, CA, USA
Responsibilities:
The Senior Concept Artist is responsible for creating original and imaginative concept art for characters, environments and other game assets. A successful candidate is expected to present a clear and comprehensive process of research and exploration that supports their final art, and have a strong understanding of efficient ideation techniques. The ability to work both independently and in cooperation with Leads and other Artists to complete assignments and a demonstration of strong artistic interpretation skills is also required.
Requirements:
+ Outstanding portfolio that demonstrates a strong artistic style and design sensibility
+ Strong use of research and reference material that supports idea generation and problem solving
+ Excellent drawing skills in both traditional and digital formats, experience in Photoshop, Painter, etc.
+ Excellent understanding of human and animal anatomy, form, proportion and scale, and the ability to bend those rules in a creative and stylistic way
+ Superior eye for light, value, color and composition
+ Excellent communication skills and ability to take direction and accept critical review of your work
+ Familiarity with and passion for games
Additional Skills (Pluses):
+ Strong understand of general 3d and game art production techniques
+ Some basic Maya experience (or comparable 3d software)