Senior Concept Artist
Arcanaut Studios
Full-time
On-site
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
$86,500 - $140,800 USD yearly
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ARCANAUT STUDIOS
Senior Concept Artist
FULL-TIME | BC OR ALBERTA
(REMOTE FRIENDLY)
OUR ARC
Arcanaut Studios is a team of seasoned developers founded on the axiom that creative freedom and independence lead to better, more innovative games. We believe in the power of small, agile teams. We are decision makers with consistent collaboration across disciplines that drive the project vision and create a seamless player experience.
Arcanaut Studios is a Canadian company with offices in Edmonton, AB and Kelowna, BC. We offer a flexible work environment combining from-home, in-office, and remote work as well as competitive industry compensation and benefits. By joining us, you will be welcomed into a diverse team of talented developers creating an immersive universe of story, character, and discovery.
YOUR ARC
As a Senior Concept Artist, you will be a creative force driving our vision for a new science-fiction game. Collaborating closely with the Game Director and Art Director, you will explore visual ideas that will define the look and then develop those ideas from sketches to polished pieces ready to be used in production. Initial work will involve ideation on the fundamentals of the setting, and later the role will transition to defining game-specific concepts.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Game Director and Art Director to explore and establish the visual aesthetic of a new science-fiction narrative RPG, through sketches, concepts, and look development.
- Bring strong creative ideas and an ability to polish them to high quality, through sophisticated art techniques in lighting, composition, materials, and rendering methods.
- Participate in story, game, and design discussions, and help explore new ideas through sketching and rough concepts that quickly illustrate different possibilities.
- Create concepts for specific game needs as well as your own proactive ideas inspired by the theme of the game.
- Listen to feedback from stakeholders and translate it into actionable plans when appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in videogames, TV, or film
- A portfolio showcasing your experience with sci-fi concepts of characters, objects, environments, ships and creatures
- A passion for science-fiction and a talent for producing original creative ideas
- Ability to use 3D software as part of your workflow
- Self-motivated and able to collaborate well with team members of all development disciplines
BENEFITS
- We offer a rewards package to help you live your best life while doing your best work, including medical and dental coverage, retirement savings contributions and a Flex Benefit program that has a wide array of coverage to best fit your personal situation.
- We offer 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to summer and winter studio breaks that are each two weeks long.
- The hiring range for this position is $86,500 – $140,800 in addition to a bi-yearly performance-based bonus. The base pay may vary depending on the candidate’s region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
To apply, please include your CV with a link to your demo reel if applicable.