Senior Concept Artist

This is a Full Time Job

TRION WORLDS

SEEKING: SENIOR CONCEPT ARTIST for our DEFIANCE, game

DEFIANCE™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO, that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.

Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, DEFIANCE unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.

Trion Worlds is looking for a Senior Concept Artist who will assist in the production of artwork that illustrates game concepts and ideas, defining the artistic design, aesthetics, and function for various project elements. The successful candidate will be responsible for sketching, line art, and full painting design formats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Generate concept art digitally in order to communicate the artistic direction of environments pertaining to a game

Generate concept art at multiple levels: thumbnails, sketches, color comps, show pieces, loading screens, UI elements, diagrams, and visual representations

Meet production schedules and deadlines

Work closely with art team to develop concept artwork that defines the overall look and art style for the game

Work with art team to illustrate specific game elements and settings with regard to both their aesthetic qualities and functional needs

Actively participate in concept art and project meetings

REQUIREMENTS

4 years of industry experience as a Concept Artist

Experience working in the pre-production aspects of game development

Exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy

Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design

Experience with the creation/design for sets or environments

Ability to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to a finished illustration

A keen eye for shape, form, structure, and silhouette in regard to illustration and design

Strong traditional art background including lighting, shading, color theory, etc.

Strong Photoshop or Painter skills

Creative passion for video games

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Work/respond well under pressure

Ability to think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues

Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of self-direction and motivation

Quick mastery of proprietary tools and development processes

Ability to take direction and criticism

Meet deadlines designated for team projects

Professionalism and the ability to function well within a team

BFA or equivalent experience