ArenaNet is hiring a
Lead Concept Artist, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Concept Art Lead at ArenaNet in Bellevue, WA. The role involves managing the Concept Art Team, generating high-quality concept art, collaborating with other departments, and staying current with industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 8 years of experience working in game development pipelines
• Previous experience in a Lead role
• Proficiency in creating high-quality concept art that conveys the vision and mood of the game
• Advanced understanding of anatomy, visual design, light, and color
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital painting tools
• Familiarity with game engines to understand how concept art translates into the game environment
• Self-directed, requires little to no guidance beyond art direction and general game direction

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality concept art, including character designs, environments, props, and key art that align with the game's vision and storytelling
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows and processes for the concept art team, ensuring timely delivery of assets and adherence to project schedules
• Work closely with other departments to ensure the seamless integration of concept art into the final game assets
• Create and maintain style guides and other documentation to ensure a consistent visual direction throughout the project
• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure the highest standards of artistic quality and productivity
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques, and continually push the boundaries of creativity and innovation within the concept art discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of current 3D software such as Blender, 3D Coat, Zbrush, UE5
• Demonstrate a wide range of styles and techniques in the field of concept art
• Understands video game concepts and can visualize game play mechanics

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off, paid holidays and parental leave