Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.
Benefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.
Join us and shape the future of an amazing studio culture committed to creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider, the next Perfect Dark, and more!
Crystal Dynamics is seeking a talented Senior Franchise Artist to support the Tomb Raider franchise and provide visual guidance to external teams developing content under the Tomb Raider brand umbrella. In this role you will help create franchise assets as well as leverage existing art standards to support the creation of a wide range of partner assets across multiple mediums including video games, hard- and soft-line goods, social and marketing graphics, photography, and videos. The right candidate will understand brand guidelines and communicate them through clear and concise visual direction, as well as research and curate high quality supporting art assets and reference. Across internal and partner projects, this role’s goal is to accurately represent the spirit of curiosity and adventure the Tomb Raider brand exemplifies.
As a Senior Franchise Artist, you will provide:
- IP Management / Partner Support:
- Review partner art and visual design assets across multiple media formats, including characters, environments, and animations; ensuring all assets meet Tomb Raider brand standards.
- Directional support including draw over, retouch, or paint-over of partner work as necessary.
- Source and package 2D/3D art assets from our game catalog to aid partners in the creation of goods.
- Collaborate with Franchise leadership to define quality benchmarks aligned with a licensee’s product and target audience.
- Coordinate with Production owners to prioritize feedback.
- Franchise Creative Support
- Under the guidance of the Franchise Art Director, gather reference and assemble style guides to further develop Tomb Raider guidelines for licensees.
- Build and maintain a deep understanding of Tomb Raider lore.
- Support the Marketing team in the creation of illustrations, logos, and presentations.
- Review and/or create assets for The Tomb Raider website, social media, and other external communication channels.
To be considered for this role, we require the following:
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience in Microsoft Office, particularly experienced in designing presentations in PowerPoint.
- A portfolio demonstrating your skills in 2D & 3D art, preferably including examples of work created for or provided direction on creation from external sources. Portfolio should include:
- Examples of 2D and 3D art, including some realistic pieces.
- Demonstration of advanced artistic understanding of anatomy, perspective, color, and lighting.
- A shot breakdown specifying your direct responsibilities.
- Familiarity working with 2D/3D game assets – experience with Maya and/or Blender a plus.
- Ability to work well in a deadline-driven, collaborative team environment.
- Excellent emotional intelligence and effective communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide constructive feedback.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to estimate workload and deliver on time.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience as an Artist within the gaming or entertainment industry.
- Managed transmedia content for IPs with strong brand recognition, including a solid understanding of the IP approval process.
- Worked with external vendors or agencies.
It will be a bonus if you also have:
- Knowledge and understanding of video games; ideally an understanding of the Tomb Raider brand including lore, design, and aesthetics.
The pay range for this role includes the annual base salary, not including bonus and the generous benefits package that Crystal Dynamics provides all full-time employees. Individual compensation is determined by work location within our approved states or regions, as well as additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about total compensation.
Pay Range (United States)
$75,000—$119,000 USD
Pay Range (Canada)
$75,000—$124,000 CAD
Not sure if you are qualified? We hope that you will still choose to apply so we may review your application!
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What We Do
Crystal Dynamics is an award-winning, top of class game development studio located just south of San Francisco in sunny San Mateo, CA. Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics has grown into a world class studio by developing iconic franchises and keeping at the forefront of the very latest in technology and graphics. Crystal Dynamics is owned by the Embracer Group.
Having created beloved properties such as Gex and the Legacy of Kain series, as well as driving the massively successful Tomb Raider franchise, Crystal Dynamics is now laying the groundwork for the next generation of innovative and technologically stunning projects.
Team work makes the dream work, and at Crystal Dynamics diverse perspectives, equal voices, and inclusive philosophies create the best teams who make the best games. Diversity leads to productivity, tolerance, and a welcoming spirit as part of the Crystal Dynamics family. Inclusivity breaks down barriers of all kinds to ensure all people can take joy in their work, have pride for being heard, and take comfort in being respected. We prize all perspectives so that we can be our best selves and the best game developers at a company beloved for our games as well as our culture of creativity. To all who wish to enter this place and continue evolving Crystal Dynamics to be its best self, we say welcome.
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