Concept Artist (5-month Contract)

1 month ago
Contract
Mid Level
Design and User Experience
Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Collaborate with the Art Director to expand and refine the artistic vision of an established IP.
  • Create both 2D and 3D concept art as required to produce a variety of AAA assets, including weapons, apparel, environments, and props.
  • Rapidly develop multiple visual ideas and provide workable variations that respect technical constraints.
  • Curate and maintain in-depth knowledge of the game universe to ensure immersive and coherent visuals.
  • Communicate visual ideas clearly and iterate based on feedback from art leads and stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members and follow direction from the Art Director to achieve project goals.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of proven gameplay development experience.
  • Excellent design sense, strong illustration skills, and solid art fundamentals.
  • Ability to quickly generate and communicate a wide range of visual ideas.
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment and with Art Directors.
  • Detail oriented with a strong practice of visual research.
  • Ability to produce both 2D and usable base 3D concepts (listed as a plus).
  • Passion for immersive science fiction (listed as a plus).

Benefits

  • $75,000 - $85,000 a year salary range for the role.
  • Company supports a four-day work week (implemented in 2022) as a permanent option.
  • Flexible in-studio, remote (within Canada), and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on world-class IPs as well as original creations across multiple genres.
  • A flexible, forward-thinking studio environment that values and nurtures creative voices.

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