[Hiring] Senior Concept Artist @Obsidian Entertainment

Role Description

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Senior Concept Artist to join our growing team of game developers. The Concept Artist will collaborate with a team of like-minded and talented creatives to conceive of inspired characters, environments, props, and other gameplay elements for an unannounced project. The contract duration is 6 months, with potential for extension.

• 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
• Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions
• Collaborate with outsourcing teams and provide artistic feedback to enhance their work

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• The estimated base pay range for this role is: $65/hr. - $79.20/hr.

Company Description

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.