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.
This position requires the ability to work onsite in a hybrid capacity at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA.
ResponsibilitiesCreate 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
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
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
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.
Skills Required
- 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
- A web portfolio demonstrating environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and prop concept development
- Experience with 3D DCC tools (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, SketchUp)
- Background in Architecture, Photography, Cinematography, or Digital/Traditional Painting
- Portfolio examples of User Interface concepts
- Portfolio examples of graphic icons
- Portfolio examples of graphic design
What We Do
Obsidian Entertainment, an Xbox Game Studio based in Irvine, California, is one of the world's leading developers of role-playing games. Obsidian's past titles include The Outer Worlds, Pillars of Eternity I & II, Tyranny, Armored Warfare, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Fallout: New Vegas, Dungeon Siege 3, Alpha Protocol, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. Obsidian also has other unannounced projects in the works - we're always hiring, so check us out at www.obsidian.net/jobs!
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