Lead Concept Artist

Absurd Ventures


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Santa Monica, CA
Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Concept Artist to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Concept Artist, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and imaginative concept art that guides the overall look and feel of our games. You will have a direct impact on the artistic direction and help bring our creative vision to life.

Core Responsibilities

  • Create detailed Concept Art for Characters, Environments, Vehicles and Props.
  • Manage the Concept Art pipeline in-house and through external contractors.
  • Collaborate with the Art Director to establish the visual style of the project.
  • Generate quick sketches and detailed illustrations to communicate ideas.
  • Work closely with 3D Artists, Animators, and Designers to ensure concepts are translated into the game.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and visual directions.
  • Provide feedback and iterate on concepts based on team input.
  • Assist 3D Artists with paint overs to help direct and guide towards stronger designs.
  • Create callout pages of real-world reference for materials and construction of assets.
  • Stay current with industry trends and techniques in concept art.

Core Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Concept Art within the video game industry.
  • Strong proficiency in Photoshop and other digital painting tools.
  • Excellent understanding of color, composition, and perspective.
  • Ability to create both stylized and realistic artwork.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of concept art styles and subjects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Plus if...

  • Experience with 3D software like Blender or Maya.
  • Knowledge of traditional art techniques and mediums.
  • Previous work on AAA titles or in a similar creative industry.

Description

  • Full-time job with benefits.
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.

Join our talented team and play a crucial role in shaping the artistic vision of our games. Together, we will create worlds that captivate players and leave a lasting impression. Apply now and bring your creativity to the forefront as a Concept Artist with Absurd Ventures.

The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Absurd Ventures

Absurd Ventures is a media company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.

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