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Lead Concept Artist (Narrative Adventure)

A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.

Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?

We're looking for a Lead Concept Artist to support leadership in the creation and realisation of the game vision on a dark, story-driven next generation ‘Narrative Adventure’ with genre defining goals.

This huge, highly ambitious partnership project takes atmosphere, storytelling, player agency and narrative firmly into ground-breaking territory on next-generation hardware technologies.

This is an ambitious, AAA project with a heavy focus on art, animation and delivering unique character performances to heighten player presence and immersion to new levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a team of concept artists
• Work closely with the Art Director to develop and deliver the highest standard of art assets and processes
• Research and collect visual materials to help define and improve the visual style and contents of the game
• Develop a positive and energetic team culture
• Bring your own experience of best working practices to the team

• Identify shortfalls in skills and support ongoing recruitment efforts to grow the Concept Artist team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Concept Artist on at least one shipped PC or console title
• Strong traditional Fine Art skills

• A detailed understanding of architecture, exterior spaces and anatomy
• High level art skills in drawing, painting, environment, props, perspective, architecture, characters, anatomy
• A good eye for composition and visual design principles
• Excellent understanding of light and colour
• Expert level knowledge of Photoshop or equivalent software

• Have a strong portfolio of compelling environment and character designs
• Experience with people management, skills development and mentoring

Additional or Desired skills:

• A portfolio that shows versatility and a range of styles

• Experience working on a AAA title

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Pension Plans
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.