Principal Concept Artist (Characters)

TL;DR

Principal Concept Artist (Characters): Designing and creating character concepts for an unpublished R&D product with an accent on establishing a unique visual identity and thematic resonance. Focus on collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring characters to life through compelling designs.

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Salary: Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD

Company

hirify.global Games is dedicated to creating games and experiences that enhance player enjoyment.

What you will do

• Ideate and create highly varied character concepts
• Express character and story through your designs
• Explore creative solutions to establish a unique visual identity for the characters in the game
• Craft detailed concept art for 3D artists and outsourcing
• Collaborate with the Art Director to explore and define new styles and tones in the IP
• Guide and mentor junior members of the team

Requirements

• 10+ years of concept design experience in gaming or equivalent industry
• 5+ years of professional experience working in Photoshop or equivalent software
• Experience in a Principal or Lead role that involved establishing style or setting vision for the product

Nice to have

• Experience shipping at least one AAA game title
• Experience working on a highly recognizable stylized game
• Experience working in pre-production for at least one game title

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work/life balance with open paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance
• Parental leave for you and your family
• 401k with company match