Obsidian Entertainment
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 of 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
- 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
- Experience with any 3D DCC tools like Maya, 3dsMax, Blender, SketchUp, etc.
- Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting
- A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and prop concept development
- User Interface concepts
- Graphic icons
- Graphic design examples
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
- $50 - $65 per hour
Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.