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Concept Artist (CONTRACT/TEMP)

The Concept Artist is responsible for creating realistic fantasy concept art for characters, creatures, 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 Directors, Leads and other Artists to complete assignments and a demonstration of strong artistic interpretation skills is also required.

This is a full-time contract position available to work remotely or based out of BSE's Irvine studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Imagine, craft, and produce concepts that are highly original, realistic, and qualitatively in-line with other concepts developed for the project
• Work closely with the project Art Director and Leads to ensure the vision of the game is achieved
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to hit visual and functional goals
• Create cleanly rendered final art as well as orthographic turnarounds and call-outs that support asset creation
• Seek out and define concept iteration improvement and efficiency efforts
• Create and publish workflow and process documentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience in the game industry, including two shipped titles as concept artist
• 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
• Superior eye for light, value, color and composition
• Excellent communication skills and ability to give and take direction as well as accept critical review of your work
• Expert knowledge of human anatomy, traditional and digital painting and drawing methods, and experience in Photoshop or other digital painting software.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience creating concept art for VFX
• Strong understanding of 3d and game art production techniques
• Some basic Maya experience (or comparable 3d software)

• Familiarity with and passion for video games