Senior Concept Artist

Warner Bros. DiscoveryWashington, DC
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About The Position

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to join our team of talented industry veterans that created Hogwarts Legacy! This person will be a key member of the art team, working closely with project leadership to establish a world-class art culture and robust art pipelines. This is an individual contributor role that works with internal and external partners, including outsourcing and co-dev relationships, to deliver high-quality art for an online multiplayer RPG. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled artist, that may provide informal training, guidance or feedback to less experienced Artists on the project.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressively complex industry experience or a combination of experience with a BA in art or related field
  • Strong ability to collaborate and mentor junior artists
  • In-depth knowledge and exceptional foundation art skills
  • Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy with an ability to render realistic concepts
  • Strong understanding of costume design throughout human history
  • Solid understanding of geography, geology, terrain, flora with an ability to render realistic environment concepts
  • Solid understanding of a variety of architectural styles throughout history with an application to architectural studies/concepts
  • Solid understanding of color theory, value structure, and lighting fundamentals with an application to both character and environment concept art
  • Understanding of material definition with an ability to render highly realistic materials as needed
  • Strong understanding of industrial design with an application in describing function and form
  • Strong understanding of modern matte painting techniques
  • Strong understanding of the IP the game is based on
  • Must have an active, passionate interest in current video games to help drive the game to the next level
  • Work well under pressure, work autonomously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Diligence with individual and team tasks
  • Solid organization and production skills
  • High capacity to learn new concept art tools and techniques to help increase quality and efficiency of concept art team
  • Proficiency with 2D applications such as Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator etc.
  • Proficiency of 3D applications such as Zbrush, Maya/Max
  • Solid understanding of motion graphic software such as After Effects and Premier
  • Portfolio/website demonstrating industry leading concept art/illustration skills

Responsibilities

  • Create and iterate characters, enemies and environment art and designs
  • Create sketches and detailed renderings of props and individual environmental elements, detailed renderings and turnarounds for characters, creatures, enemies
  • Collaborate on the visual style to ensure high quality

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • an employee wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • a retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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