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Lead Concept Artist

IO Interactive is looking for a Lead Concept Artist or a strong Senior Concept Artist to work on our unannounced, exciting new IP.

With or without team lead responsibilities, we are looking for an artist that will help us build out this exciting new project with the style expression that it deserves. We're looking for someone who is skilled in visual storytelling, lighting, style & aesthetic. You will collaborate with the art team and work closely with the project's art direction to craft a unique style which achieves the creative vision of the project. You will get to fully express this style by producing stunning environment concepts, character concepts and other game assets. The position is open in all our studios, requires relocation, and we will take your location preference into consideration. We welcome candidates from all over the world, and we support VISA and relocation for you and your family.

What you will do:

• Work with art & game direction to achieve the creative vision and a consistent style in the game. You will be working very closely with the talented Esben Lash Rasmussen (Art Director), Mads Ahm and Stanton Feng.
• Establish style by creating concept artwork, asset production designs, and graphics visually describing characters, locations, props etc.
• Create inspirational storyboards, sketches, layouts and color schemes.
• Work with environment artists on early 3D visualization prototypes.
• Mentor and guide artists in your team as needed.
• Assist and give feedback in the actual creation of game assets like models and shaders.

Who you are:

• Excellent drawing and conceptualization skills with an ability to adapt to established styles
• Understanding of fundamental illustration skills including form, composition, perspective, light and color theory
• Understanding of surface texture, anatomy and architecture

We would love if you had:

• Fine Art or Design Education background.
• Capability of creating artwork on various and diverse visual styles.
• Experience in one or more 3D sculpting applications (Zbrush, Mudbox, 3DCoat, Sculptris …).

Who we are:
We are a team, above all. If you join our studio, expect to be encouraged, listened to and have your efforts and insightful impact recognized and valued. We take pride in the friendly haven we built at IOI, and we expect you to take part in cultivating that. We are also highly international, with people from over 40 nationalities working in both our Copenhagen, Barcelona and Malmö studios. We also have a reputation for being a very friendly workplace with highly talented people. That is why the members we welcome in our team never fail to integrate, and are supported, valued and listened to at all steps. We are dedicated to quality and have fun while doing it. We welcome you to join us and do the same. The position is open in all our studios, requires relocation, and we will take your location preference into consideration. We welcome candidates from all over the world, and we support VISA and relocation for you and your family. Please include a portfolio with your application. We are looking forward to hearing from you!