Studio: A44 Games
Job Opening: Concept Artist
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Generate a multitude of ideas and sketch convincingly environments, props, characters, and creatures.
- Create expressive concept art, on par with the quality of the concept art created for the major A44 Games’ titles.
- Research and collect visual material to define and improve the visual style and contents of the game.
- Consider the gameplay implications of the design and the overall player experience.
- Assist Art Director in maintaining visual style for characters and environments.
- Collaborate with other departments to concept strong in-game assets.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4, or significant experience in similar engines (Unity, CryEngine / Lumberyard, etc).
- Very good illustration and storytelling skills with an eye for perspective, color, lighting, mood, and composition;
- Good sense of form, shape, silhouette, scale, and surface materials.
- Ability to drive any environment sketch to photorealistic illustration.
- Strong use of research and reference material in support of idea generation and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of basic 3D software packages. Extensive experience employing 3D techniques in a concept workflow is an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work in a team.
- The ability to self-manage and take ownership of certain areas of the game.
- Professional approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Business awareness and strategic thinking.
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, email your CV, Portfolio & Cover letter to jobs@a44games.com