Senior Character Concept Artist

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking a Senior Character Concept Artist to join a close-knit team working on Star Citizen. You will master the visual style for characters, creatures and aliens, creating art with a cinematic quality across the Star Citizen universe.

You will collaborate with production, narrative and design teams, following the Art Director's direction and contributing to all stages of game development, from concept to final art, in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifikationen

• Have a strong eye for character design and form.
• Deep understanding of anatomy, gesture, rhythm and colour theory.
• Solid background in concept art for characters, creatures or aliens.

Aufgaben

• Master the visual style and concept AAA characters, creatures and aliens of Star Citizen.
• Create art that captures the filmic quality of the Star Citizen universe.
• Collaborate with production, narrative and design teams while following the Art Director's direction.
• Other duties aligned with the employee's skill and experience.

Kenntnisse

Character design

Anatomy

Gesture drawing

Color theory

Concept art

Self-motivation

Sci-fi passion

Tools

Photoshop

Jobbeschreibung

Star Citizen is a well-regarded game recognised for its rich and detailed universe, and we are now looking for a passionate Senior Character Concept Artist to join our small, yet close-knit team.

The successful Senior Character Concept Artist will help tackle the unique and rich universe of Star Citizen. Working with various departments, the design work will encompass the entire cycle, ranging from small to large and from complex to simple. We have a large library of existing designs and artwork to reference as well as a well-defined, well-established pipelines and processes to provide an environment every Concept Artist could thrive in.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA

What does a Senior Character Concept Artist at CIG do?

• Master the visual style and concept AAA characters, creatures, and aliens of the vast universe of Star Citizen.
• Create stunning art that captures the overall filmic quality of the Star Citizen universe.
• Collaborate with production, narrative, and the design team whilst following the visual direction from the Art Director.
• Other such duties and responsibilities assigned by Cloud Imperium Games reasonably consistent with the employee's skill and experience.

What do we expect from our Senior Character Concept Artist?

• Have a good understanding of form and function with an eye for character design.
• Have a strong foundation in anatomy, form, gesture, rhythm, and colour theory.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of concept art regarding illustration and design.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and/or other painting and sketching software.
• Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development.
• Passion for games and all things sci-fi.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.