Sr. Concept Artist

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION
WB Games San Francisco is looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior Concept Artist to join our Art team and help us visualize the future of high-end mobile games. We are pushing the boundaries of the mobile hardware, and need a Senior Concept Artist to help visualize a wide array of products in a wide variety of exciting Warner Bros. IP.

The Senior Concept Artist will work with the Art Director to create a library of pre-visualization art that will help shape the overall look of the game. This work will cover multiple art styles and encompass both characters and environments. This position requires a deep knowledge of industrial/product design and illustration skills, as well as at least 5 years of experience as an on-site member of a development team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating pre-visualization of art 2d/3d art assets for pre-production and production.
• Painting textures for use in game.

• A demonstrable background in traditional art and art history is preferred.
• 5 years of experience as an on-site member of a development team.
• At least 2 titles from pre-production to ship.
• The candidate must have an expert level understanding of Color theory, Perspective, and Anatomy, as well as a firm grasp on dramatic lighting for games/film. They should also be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to work in multiple styles, from photo-real to highly stylized.
• A Background in, or experience with Architectural design for games.
• A Background in, or experience with Entertainment Design.
• A Background in, or experience with Product Design.
• A firm, demonstrable understanding of how 2D designs translate to 3D spaces.
• Experience painting in game textures.
• UI work.
• Experience doing production level 3D work.
• Visual storytelling – stoaryboarding for cinematics or to mock up game play scenarios.
• Some 3d modeling would be beneficial.