JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CONCEPT ARTIST (3 MTH TERM)
Slant Six Games currently has an opportunity for a passionate Concept Artist to join our team.
The Concept Artist is responsible for producing high quality concept artwork and maintaining the integrity and quality of the artwork throughout the lifecycle of the product. In collaboration with the Product Development team, the Concept Artist helps define key game elements, including character and background designs, and colour schemes. This includes modern Earth and science fiction (fantasy, futuristic, etc…) themes.
Key Contribution areas:
· Create high quality concept artwork that clearly conveys the vision, style and setting of the game
· Maintain the integrity and “look and feel” of the artwork between pieces.
· Contribute to a projects style guide for each assigned title covering all artistic aspects of the game.
· Work with necessary departments to solve design issues as they arise.
· Participate actively in visual development and project meetings.
A successful performer in this role will:
· Create high quality concept artwork based on interaction with the project leads.
· You should be able to show a broad range of abilities including: characters, vehicles, weapons, props and environments.
· Experiment with environments in various conditions and times of day.
· Demonstrate creativity and innovation in designing and developing artwork for new games and game upgrades
· Demonstrate an exceptional eye for design and colour and an in-depth knowledge of the gaming community
· Solid sketch skills: Clearly defined forms, knowledge of anatomy, perspective and design.
· Communicate effectively at all levels
· Demonstrate high levels of technical competence in creating artwork using on-line tools e.g. Photoshop
· Have a strong eye for design, colour and print layout
· Maintain focus in the face of many, potentially conflicting, demands on their time
· Provide color keys, mood paintings and style sheets from rough to fully realized paintings.
Education and Experience:
· Degree in fine art.
· Demonstrated ability to produce high quality concept work.
· 3+ years of game development experience would be an asset.
Portfolio and Resume:
Interested applicants may forward their resume and a 2D portfolio (digital format preferred, no originals please) to jobs@slantsixgames.com.
Please include samples from at least two-three of the following categories:
· Environment - Architecture integrated with terrain
· Interior architecture
· Character/Costume design
· Creatures
· Vehicles and technology
· Props, items, objects
Show at least two examples of a concept’s evolution from rough to final drawing. Include samples of color work.
Preference will be given to local candidates. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
