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Lead Digital Artist - Concept & Character Design
Posted 16 days ago
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Job Description
Our client, a cutting-edge game development studio known for its visually stunning and immersive virtual worlds, is seeking a highly talented and experienced Lead Digital Artist specializing in Concept and Character Design. This is a fully remote position, offering you the chance to shape the visual future of our projects from your own studio. You will be responsible for setting the artistic vision for characters, environments, and key visual elements, leading a team of talented artists, and ensuring the highest quality of visual execution. The ideal candidate is a creative powerhouse with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional skill in 2D and 3D art, a keen eye for detail, and proven leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the concept art and character design team, providing artistic direction, feedback, and mentorship.
- Develop and maintain the overall art style and aesthetic for game projects, ensuring consistency and high visual quality.
- Create high-quality concept art, character designs, environment concepts, and mood boards.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, directors, and other art leads to translate game mechanics and narrative into compelling visuals.
- Oversee the creation of final character models, textures, and assets, ensuring they align with the established concepts and technical requirements.
- Manage asset pipelines and workflows, optimizing for efficiency and quality.
- Conduct art reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in digital art, 3D modeling, and game development.
- Contribute to the art direction of marketing materials and promotional content.
- Ensure artistic deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital art for video games, with a significant focus on concept and character design.
- Proven experience in a lead or supervisory role within an art team.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, composition, and storytelling through art.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and similar tools.
- Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and understanding of real-time rendering pipelines.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a remote team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Familiarity with project management tools and agile development methodologies.
- A passion for visual storytelling and creating memorable characters and worlds.
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Lead Digital Artist - Concept & Character Design
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client, a renowned independent game development studio, is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Digital Artist specializing in Concept and Character Design to join their fully remote creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the visual identity of groundbreaking interactive experiences. As the Lead, you will guide a team of artists, setting the artistic vision and ensuring the high quality of all character and environment concept art. You will be responsible for developing original character designs, creature concepts, and environmental aesthetics that align with project narratives and directorial vision. The role demands exceptional artistic skill, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate written descriptions and abstract ideas into compelling visual forms. You will collaborate closely with game designers, narrative writers, and art directors to iterate on concepts and provide detailed visual guides for the 3D modeling and animation teams. As this is a remote position, excellent communication skills, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively within a distributed team are crucial. You should be proficient in industry-standard digital art software and possess a strong understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, and visual storytelling. We are looking for a creative leader who can inspire and mentor junior artists while pushing the boundaries of artistic excellence. This role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere, contributing to AAA-quality projects from your home studio. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling and a deep understanding of character archetypes and world-building.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of digital concept artists.
- Develop original character, creature, and environment concepts for video games.
- Create detailed character model sheets and visual development artwork.
- Collaborate with art directors and game designers to define artistic styles and direction.
- Produce high-quality concept art for key game moments and environments.
- Provide clear visual feedback and direction to the 3D art pipeline.
- Maintain a consistent art style and quality across all assets.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables for the concept art team.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging digital art techniques.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative remote working culture.
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in concept art for video games, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing a strong grasp of character design, anatomy, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and lighting.
- Experience leading and managing a remote art team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and foster artistic growth.
- Passion for video games and a deep understanding of various art styles and genres.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines in a remote setting.
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