Concept Artist; Senior) at Obsidian Entertainment Irvine, CA

Contract Concept Artist (Senior) job at Obsidian Entertainment. Irvine, CA.

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Senior Concept Artist to join our growing team of game developers.

The Concept Artist will collaborate witha team of like-minded and talentedcreativestoconceive ofinspiredcharacters, environments, props,and othergameplay elements for an unannounced project.

This position requires the ability to work hybrid 3 days a week at the Obsidian Entertainment office in Irvine, CA. The contract duration is 6 months, with potential for extension.

• Create inspired and exciting concepts of characters, environments, props, and events based on input from Art and Design leadership
• Provide visual inspiration for the art team through reference gathering and concept work
• Develop clear and well thought-through designs for asset artists to build upon
• Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions
• Collaborate with outsourcing teams and provide artistic feedback to enhance their work

• 6+ years of game development experience
• Strongorganizationand communication skills
• Demonstrated skills using
  
  Photoshopas a concept artist
• Strong foundational art skills and knowledge including,design,architecture,human and animal anatomy,composition,perspective, color theory,and lighting
• Receptive to art direction and critiques from project leadership and team members

• Experience with any 3
  
  DDCC toolslike
  
  Maya, 3dsMax, Blender, Sketch Up, etc.
• Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting

• A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, andprop concept development

• User Interface concepts
• Graphic icons
• Graphic design examples

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The estimated base pay range for this role is:

• $60 - $75per hour