Lead Concept Artist – Denmark – AAA Games

Our client is currently looking for a full-time Lead Concept Artist to join a new unannounced games project.

You will be involved in the initial design of graphics and will be collaborating with the directors, leads and individual team members. Your goal is to set new standards for style and concepts in games gaining optimal resonance within the market.

As a part of the team, you will collaborate with the art director to achieve the creative vision of the project. Ongoing responsibilities include: producing concepts for locations, characters and other game assets as well as working on wrapping, marketing material, etc. You will be constantly striving for the highest possible standards of style and looks.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the art director to achieve the creative vision and a consistent style in the game
• Establish style by creating concept artwork, asset production designs, and graphics visually describing characters, locations, props etc.
• Create inspirational and trend setting storyboards, sketches, layouts and color schemes
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the concept artists on the team
• Work with direction creating concepts for menus, OSD, HUD and game wrapping
• Create concepts and make marketing material to support the production
• Work with environment artists on early 3D visualization prototypes
• Assist and give feedback in the actual creation of game assets like models and shaders

Requirements:

• Accomplished concept artist preferably with experience of working on at least one AAA title
• Excellent drawing and conceptualization skills with an ability to adapt to established styles
• Understanding of fundamental illustration skills including form, composition, perspective, light and color theory
• Understanding of surface texture, anatomy and architecture
• Must be capable creating diverse styles
• Digital illustration skills and an advanced understanding of Photoshop
• Self-motivated towards solving creative problems
• It will be an advantage if you have:
• Fine Art or Design Education background
• Experience in one or more 3D sculpting applications (Zbrush, Mudbox, 3DCoat, Sculptris …)

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