Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

2K • Novato, CA

2d

About The Position

As a Principal Environment Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help shape the foundational visual DNA of our project. You will collaborate with a passionate group of game developers and be responsible for crafting high-fidelity environment concepts that support deep systems architecture and breathtaking aesthetics, ultimately bringing the richly imagined world of BioShock to life.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in game development.
• Degree in Fine Art or related experience.
• Shipped at least one, full cycle, AAA title in the role of concept artist.
• Superior ability to highlight gameplay possibilities in environment concepts while maintaining a sense of architectural coherence and adherence to traditional rules of city planning and layout.
• Able to quickly iterate on ideas visually, graciously give and receive constructive feedback, and take direction well.
• Stylistically versatile, able to faithfully recreate elements of popular and commercial art from multiple eras, and innovate on new ideas.
• Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proficiency in French is required (for Quebec candidates).
• Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States (for Quebec candidates).

Nice To Haves

• Fluent with 3D modeling and animation packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, etc.

Responsibilities

• Set the visual benchmark and North Star for environment art, ensuring the most challenging spaces meet the project’s high-fidelity goals.
• Deliver high-fidelity concept art, with sufficient detail and clarity, that will serve as the definitive reference for the Environment team to execute upon, without ambiguity, and build gameplay spaces.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex visual or pipeline bottlenecks before they impact production.
• Bridge the gap between Art, Narrative, and Design to ensure environmental concepts support deep systems architecture and gameplay.
• Act as a Force Multiplier by coaching Senior and Mid-level artists, fostering a culture of furthering education and craftsmanship, giving and receiving constructive feedback in an empathetic way.
• Ensure all concept workflows are optimized for steady iteration and seamless 3D implementation.
• Continuously explore and propose visual innovations that evolve the Art Direction while staying within the established project constraints.
• Brainstorm ideas for gameplay locations with Design and Art teams.
• Visualize possibilities for environmental storytelling.
• Storyboard as needed to clarify concepts and pitches.
• Create key marketing art and assets.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
• up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• paid parental and compassionate leave
• wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• family planning support through Maven
• commuter benefits
• reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
• 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree