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.
ResponsibilitiesCreate 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
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
Experience with any 3D DCC tools like Maya, 3dsMax, Blender, SketchUp, etc.
Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting
A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and prop concept development
User Interface concepts
Graphic icons
Graphic design examples
Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
- $65/hr. - $79.20/hr.
Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.
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