Concept Artist – Studio Elevation (3 Month FTC – Remote within the UK)

Yelzkizi; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a talented Concept Artist to join their remote-first team. This role involves creating stunning concept art for VR games, collaborating closely with art directors and designers to bring imaginative ideas to life. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of anatomy and materials, alongside excellent communication and collaboration skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge VR projects and shape the future of gaming in a flexible work environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for core gamers.

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating high-quality concept art under time constraints.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of concepts in collaboration with art directors and designers.
• Demonstrate versatility in tackling a wide range of subject matters.

Skills

Concept Art

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Degree in Art or related field

2+ years of experience in related industries

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Unreal Engine

Job description

Job Description

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Elevation is re-establishing the boundaries of VR. We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Concept Artist to help us explore, create, and deliver world-leading innovation in software and VR hardware. As a core member of the Elevation team, you will be pathfinding a remote-first studio crafting a new generation of VR development and bringing quality VR games to fruition.

As a Concept Artist, you will lead the creation of concepts, working closely with art directors, designers, and other team members to brainstorm ideas, iterate on designs, and ensure alignment with project goals.

You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in addressing a diverse range of subject matters, exhibiting a strong understanding of realistic human and creature anatomy, material properties, environments, and props.

Requirements

• Performance and accountability – a commitment and focus to producing concept work of the highest standard within time and budget constraints.
• Communication – excellent verbal and visual communication skills to effectively present and discuss ideas, concepts, and designs with team members.
• Collaboration – adeptness at working closely with art directors, designers, and other team members to brainstorm ideas, iterate on designs, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• A strong set of core skills – including composition, great attention to detail, and the ability to employ a clear creative process from reference and feedback development to final style, finishes, and execution.
• Versatility – showing an aptitude to tackle a wide range of subject matters from stylized to realistic, with a good understanding of realistic human and creature anatomy, material properties, environments, and props.
• Creativity – the ability to generate original and imaginative concepts that align with project requirements and artistic direction.

• A degree or equivalent qualification and/or at least two years of experience in related industries.
• An aptitude for new software, tools, and technology, including good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and a reasonable understanding of Unreal Engine.
• Experience working within a team.
• Employ a clear design process from reference, conception, exploration, concept development, to final style, finish, and execution.
• Demonstrate versatility with traditional and digital 2D techniques, showing an aptitude to tackle a wide spread of subject matters, finishes, and forms.
• Attention to detail, creating inventive visual solutions to design and developmental questions.

Benefits

Who are we?

nDreams Studio Elevation is bringing the evolution of VR development to core gamers.

We are a remote-first studio seeded by the creative talent behind the innovative, genre-defining, award-winning titles such as Synapse, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Fracked, and Phantom: Covert Ops.

We seek exceptional talent to help pioneer the future with fresh innovation for the next generation of VR hardware and software.

Why nDreams Elevation?

This is an opportunity to build upon an already proven, world-class foundation of VR expertise, shaping a new way of working that continues to deliver and innovate for the next generation of core VR games.

We are a remote-first studio, offering flexibility to work from anywhere, leveraging cutting-edge technology and the support of our established VR expertise within the wider nDreams group.

Rapidly growing to support various genres, nDreams is one of the world’s leading developers and publishers focused on VR games, with multiple dedicated studios committed to making the best games out there.

How to Apply

Apply via: https://apply.workable.com/j/1C183B4950