Character Concept Artist

Description

Hi-Rez Stuidos is seeking an additional Concept Artist to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia.  The Concept Artist must have a rich imagination, combined with artistic talent and experience.

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Tribes: Ascend and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

Responsibilities:

• Explore a wide variety of ideas for new characters and character skins.
• Create detailed and polished final illustrations as requested.
• Create artwork for both reference use by the Art team, and for promotional and marketing purposes.
• Follow Art Direction to maintain visual style of the game, and create designs that stay within technical constraints.
• Participate in critiquing your work and the work of other artists.

Required:

• Experience creating concept artwork for games, film or animation.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional character designs.
• Strong grasp of composition, color theory, value, form, scale, shape language, and silhouette.
• Strong knowledge of human and animal anatomy and proportions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with multiple teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Comfortable prototyping and working with iterative development process.
• Proficient with Photoshop for asset creation.
• Comfortable receiving constructive criticism and making artistic adjustments.
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to take constructive feedback.
• A passion for creating and playing video games.

Preferred:

• Degree or formal art education in illustration or traditional painting.
• Experience with Unreal 3 engine. 
• AAA game development experience.
• Experience with 3D software packages a plus.