Senior Environment Concept Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Senior Environment Concept Artist (Game Art): Creating compelling environments for narrative-driven worlds, ensuring design integrity and artistic vision across all phases of game development. Focus on conceptualizing and visually developing game worlds, creating fictional consistency, and providing artistic solutions to technical obstacles.

Location: Onsite in Santa Monica, CA, United States. This role is based in the Los Angeles area and requires US work authorization.

Salary: $143,700–$179,600 USD

Company

hirify.global is a product company known for crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed AAA games like The Last of Us.

What you will do

• Create concept art for environments, props, and storyboards from pre-production through final product release.
• Collaborate with the Art Director and creative leadership to conceptualize and visually develop the game world and locations.
• Communicate effectively and accept direction and critical review of your work.
• Provide key concept art materials, including print, web, and social media assets, for Marketing and PR teams.
• Partner with leads, Art Directors, and Game Directors to create environments, props, and other visual guides.
• Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, and FX departments to address production needs and technical logistics.

Requirements

• Strong art foundations and design skills with the ability to render realistic, believable environments.
• 7+ years of experience as a concept artist, working on at least one AAA title.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality concepts that showcase compelling design, composition, and storytelling, as evidenced by your strong portfolio.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Keen eye and strong foundational art skills, including form, lighting, colors, and composition.

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of general 3D and game art production techniques.
• Some understanding of 3D modeling software to create initial mockups or manipulate existing 3D files.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a team committed to pushing the boundaries of art and technology for AAA game development.
• Opportunity to create world-class designs integral to award-winning storytelling and gameplay experiences.
• Collaborative team environment working alongside other departments and teams.
• Diverse pool of candidates is welcome, valuing broad cultural and life experiences.
• Role may be eligible for additional compensation packages, including an annual bonus and other incentive plans.