If you're a highly motivated and experienced Senior Concept Artist, come join us on Diablo IV! You will collaborate with various art and design departments in your quest to create immersive environments and/or interesting characters for the extraordinary world of Sanctuary. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about working on the dark gothic world of Diablo, making great games, killing millions of monsters, and getting loot!
Our team of brilliant developers is growing. Our backgrounds are diverse, but we all share a real passion for what we do. We believe that if you re looking for a tight-knit crew that celebrates self-expression and embraces collaboration, we will be an excellent fit for you.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Albany, NY.
What you offer:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Use strong fundamentals and knowledge of art, design, and Diablo IV to explore and conceptualize based on a given brief
- Demonstrate deep understanding of human and creature anatomy and/or light, composition, staging, and architecture, and environmental design
- Work with Production to ensure quality work is delivered according to a release schedule
- Work with multi-disciplinary departments to tackle design problems and push the boundaries of the visual experience for game players
- Implement AD feedback and build concepts from sketch to finished design, ready to be passed off to 3D modelers
- Work with 3D modeling team to make needed changes to assets
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated ability working as a Character Concept Artist in game development
- Experience in visual storytelling and using art to enhance gameplay experiences
- Experience working with 3D modeling teams
Knowledge & Skills
- A strong grasp on practical character design grounded in a dark Arthurian realistic world while pushing the boundaries of various levels of fantasy
- Ability to describe materials differences in your design
- Ability to adjust in scope from creating unique art pieces from scratch, to tweaking and improving existing assets
- Ability to use strong shapes and silhouettes to create powerful imagery and characters
- Have a deep understanding of human and creature anatomy and how to use reference to ground a design
Extra Points
- Willingness to complete a test if requested to do so
Application Materials Required
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant skills. Only online work submissions, please. (e.g. website, blog or online album)