Lead Concept Artist

The job overview for the position of Lead Concept Artist at Tripwire Interactive is to join a battle-tested team and design visually compelling worlds for players to explore, fight, and play within. The ideal candidate should have a discerning artistic eye, strong leadership qualities, and excellent soft skills to empower and inspire the team in designing believable and unique characters, weapons, and environments. They will lead a passionate and experienced team, pushing the limits of design and creativity in future titles. The company values positivity, passion, and creative problem-solving to deliver fresh and unique content that sets them apart in the industry.

Work closely with the Art Director to define the visual quality and themes of our games through a collaborative and iterative concept process.

Create unique and compelling handmade designs for Characters, Creatures, Weapons, and Environments that fit within the artistic and creative vision for the game.

Attend various team meetings to gather information and direction on the Creative, Design, and Artistic intent for the various initiatives.

• Experienced Lead Concept Artist
• Discerning artistic eye
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent soft skills
• Ability to design visually compelling worlds
• Ability to design believable and unique characters, weapons, and environments
• Positive and passionate about their craft
• Ability to find new and creative solutions
• Ability to work closely with the Art Director
• Ability to create unique and compelling handmade designs
• Ability to attend team meetings and gather information and direction
• Ability to manage and mentor the Concept team
• Ability to provide feedback on designs
• Ability to work closely with Team Leads and provide visual support
• Ability to work with external Concept Artists
• Ability to work with Producers and Art Director on project timelines and tasking
• Ability to create Key Art illustrations for Project Marketing needs
• Ability to evaluate and provide 1 on 1's for the Concept Team

• Profit Share
• Medical, Dental, & Vision 100% of premiums for the family covered by Tripwire
• Up to 30 days of PTO
• 16 paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Hours
• Employee & Family Team Building Events
• Volunteer Days