Principal Concept Artist, Characters

Believer

122d • $189,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal Character Concept Artist to join our team and help create the visual style of an all-new video game franchise. With a focus on stylized art, this Principal Concept Artist role will bring the game's many characters to life and help create an immersive and engaging experience for players. You will report directly to the Concept Art Lead.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a concept artist in the video game industry, including at least one AAA title in a senior or principal role
• A portfolio of concept art that demonstrates your creativity, artistic skills, and ability to work within a creative vision
• An expert in creating stylized concept art for games with a clear art direction and a creative flair
• A strong grasp of traditional artistic skills such as composition, anatomy, color theory, and costume design
• An expert at using Photoshop or other equivalent concept art software
• A natural collaborator, willing to share, mentor, and partner with other teams
• A passion for gaming and the ability to bring a unique perspective to concept art design that enhances the game experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, Concept Art Lead, and other members of the art team to conceptualize and develop a unique pantheon of characters that embody the game's overall vision and style
• Create memorable characters and concept art, including sketches, turnarounds, and illustrations, to communicate design ideas to the team
• Coordinate with the 3D, animation, narrative, and design departments to ensure characters represent our vision and gameplay, and that designs are functional across teams
• Advance and improve concept art quality by facilitating and participating in team critiques and offering constructive feedback to team members
• Inspire and mentor concept artists to ensure team cohesion, and to guide and develop the team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, incorporating new techniques and approaches into your work

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $189,000-$240,000
• Great compensation package and equity
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
• 401(k) with Guideline
• 10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and 'Take What You Need' PTO policy
• Remote-friendly team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees