We are looking for a Contract Senior Creature Concept Artist to create high-quality creature concepts. In this role, you will focus on designing ambient and enemy creatures in close collaboration with the Creature team and Lead Concept Artist.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in anatomy, shape language, and the ability to design creatures that feel authentic within the game world based on gameplay prompts. We are looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated individual who can work independently and has a genuine passion for creature design and creating extraordinary assets for AAA games.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Generate high-quality concept art that aligns with the game’s vision and storytelling.
• Concept and develop creature designs based on game design prompts.
• Collaborate with the design team to visualize ideas through quick sketches and iterations.
• Work across disciplines to ensure overall quality and cohesion of creature assets.
• Develop concepts for ambient and enemy creatures in collaboration with the Creature team. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• 5+ years of professional experience as a concept artist in game development.
• Strong foundation in anatomy, shape language, composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling..
• Expertise in creating high-quality concept art that conveys the vision and mood of the game.
• Proven ability to create both quick sketches/color comps and polished finished paintings.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively through visual storytelling and articulate design choices
• Highly proficient in Photoshop and other digital tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively and professionally.
• Understanding of technical aspects of creature and gameplay design.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a passion for creating high-quality, innovative work.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of visual storytelling and high-quality creature concept art.

PLUSES (Nice To Have)

• Experience creating art for fantasy-style games.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools such as Zbrush.
• Knowledge and experience playing MMO and other RPG games.

This is a one-year contract position.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 17th by 10am Pacific Time.