Studio: Digital Extremes
Job Opening: Concept Artist
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create original and imaginative concept art for characters, the world, and other assets that will inspire the team and help set the tone, look, and feel of the games.
- Effectively collaborate with other artists to create the architectural design, character design, and broader environment design of the games.
- Work closely with the Art Director, Creative Director, and Game Designer to take creative direction as well as reinforce the execution of the game’s visual design.
- Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.
- Deliver work on time and according to schedule.
- Develop creative solutions to achieve the objectives of promotional artwork using limited resources and sometimes unfinished in-game assets.
- Actively participate in the feedback loop, accepting feedback from, and providing feedback within the marketing team.
- Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands and follow through on details.
- Support and mentor junior concept artists.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 8 years of game industry experience of which 5 years has been in a Concept Artist level capacity.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related discipline.
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong artistic sensibilities and the ability for a range of styles, including human anatomy, perspective, life drawing, lighting, composition, color theory, atmosphere, material, and textures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to document and communicate design ideas.
- Excellent knowledge of the video game industry.
- Be a driven individual who has a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
- Experience in working with Photoshop and/or Zbrush.
