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Contract Concept Artist (Staff) Job at Obsidian Entertainment in Irvine

Contract Concept Artist (Staff) Job at Obsidian Entertainment in Irvine

MediabistroIrvine, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Staff 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 inspired characters, environments, props, and other gameplay elements for an unannounced project. This position requires the ability to work hybrid 3 days a week at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA. The contract duration is 6 months, with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

  • Create 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

Requirements

  • 3+ 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
  • Only local applicants will be considered at this time

    • Preferred qualifications (Pluses)

  • Experience with any 3D DCC tools like Maya, 3dsMax, Blender, SketchUp, etc.
  • Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting

    • Portfolio

  • A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and prop concept development

    • Portfolio extras

  • User Interface concepts
  • Graphic icons
  • Graphic design examples

    • Pay and employment

    The Estimated Base Pay Range For This Role Is

  • $50 - $65 per hour

    • Application note

    Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Contract

    • Job function

  • Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Computer Games

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