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Senior Concept Artist (Environments)

About Greensky Games

Greensky Games build the kind of VR games we believe will define the platform: intense, physical, flow-state inducing.

Our first title, SWARM, is the #1-rated Action title on the Quest:

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2236053486488156/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhFp_1Wn5GM

We're working on our next game and looking for great developers and artists that share our passion for building original and outstanding VR gameplay experiences.

Are you a master of world-building, a leader in your field, and ready for the ultimate creative challenge? Greensky Games is seeking a Concept Artist to join our team and help craft our next epic game experience. We're looking for a passionate artist who specializes in creating breathtaking, expansive environments and can help crystallize our vision bringing it to life.

You will be at the forefront of designing the look and feel for our next big game, working closely with the Design and Art teams to brainstorm and sketch ideas for gameplay locations. You'll use your traditional and digital art skills to create detailed sketches, paintings, and storyboards, and provide feedback and paint overs as needed. You'll also be responsible for creating marketing art and assets that will help showcase the game's world to players and fans.

Adventure Perks:

• Greensky Games is a work-from-home studio and will always support that option
• Annual team offsite, somewhere warm
• Competitive salaries
• 5 weeks paid vacation, and we observe all major holidays
• Extensive healthcare benefits package covering dental care, prescriptions, and more for you as well as your spouse/domestic partner and children
• The annual base pay range for this role is between $55,000.00 and $130,000.00 + benefits, + profit-sharing.

Call of Duties:

• Conceptualize unique characters, environments and props for our games
• Produce original concepts, sketches and illustration boards to serve as references for 3D artists and VFX artists
• Create visual elements and illustrations for promotional material
• Adapt your artwork based on feedback
• Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints

If you don’t meet all of the qualifications, but you're convinced you can do this job, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU, PLEASE APPLY. We’ve just written these qualifications as a guideline, we don't require college degrees and welcome people who’ve had non-linear career paths. Just include a few short sentences (less than 5) about why you’d be a good fit, and apply with the email at the bottom of this JD.

Unlocked Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar position
• Excellent understanding of colour theory, design, lighting, composition and materials
• Strong drawing and iteration skills
• Experience collaborating with multiple disciplines, including Game Designers, Level Designers and 3d Artists and animators
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (you can share your ideas and explain your creative process)

Power Ups:

• Passion for VR games
• Experience working at an indie studio
• Knowledge of 3D software
• You are from another universe and ready to share your visions with us

Ready to go back to the future?

You have a hunger for gaming and a thirst for creating that needs to be fulfilled. You want to work with our unique and quirky team creating groundbreaking games. You are a problem-solver at heart with a verve for bringing creative projects to life.

At Greensky Games, we believe in operating with integrity, treating all individuals with dignity and respect, and fostering a culture of growth and excellence. As a company, we value transparency and make it a priority to always choose what is right over what is easy. We are committed to building a workplace that supports diversity and inclusivity and we do not discriminate on the basis of anything.

We welcome you to be a part of our mission as we create the next wave in gaming experiences. Together we will strive not only to win but to grow as individuals and as a team. Join us and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and exciting new challenges.

For the right candidates within Canada, we may offer to cover relocation expenses.