Senior Concept Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Concept Artist (Gamedev): Designing realistic environments, characters, and assets for the Poppy Playtime IP with an accent on high-fidelity visual development. Focus on iterative sketching, solving creative design problems, and delivering polished production artwork.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $25 - $45 per hour

Company

Startup multimedia studio best known for the hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime".

What you will do

• Develop visual concepts from early sketching through to final production and marketing assets.
• Create realistic environment, character, and asset designs for the Poppy Playtime IP.
• Solve creative problems through innovative design, balancing form and function.
• Provide multiple creative options and iterate upon them as projects progress.
• Collaborate with team-mates and incorporate feedback to refine designs.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating skill in environment, character, and asset design.
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop; knowledge of 3D tools and photobashing is a significant advantage.
• Strong grasp of art fundamentals: color, light, composition, anatomy, perspective, and depth.
• Ability to work efficiently within allocated timescales and follow creative briefs.
• Experience with Perforce, Unreal Engine, and Quixel Megascans.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of innovative creativity and collaborative problem solving.
• Profit sharing for eligible full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching, FSA/HSA, and paid time off.
• Sick time, holidays, and parental leave.