Senior - Concept Artist (Contract) Job at Obsidian Entertainment, Oregon State

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  • Obsidian Entertainment
  • Oregon State

Job Description

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Senior Concept Artist to join our 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.

The contract duration is expected for 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

  • 6+ 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 

Pluses

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

Portfolio Requirements

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

Portfolio Pluses

  • User Interface concepts 
  • Graphic icons 
  • Graphic design examples 

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

  • $60/hr. - $64/hr.

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

Job Tags

Remote job, Contract work

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