Concept Artist AAA

Ascendion; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 124,800 - 134,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology company is searching for a talented 3D Artist 4 to establish fresh visions in a new Halo experience. The role demands teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong artistic background, particularly in concept art. Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience, a solid foundation in traditional art fundamentals, and proficiency in tools like Unreal Engine and Photoshop. This mid-senior level, full-time role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of concept art experience, strong artistic fundamentals.
• Outstanding grasp of human anatomy and industrial design.
• Exceptional mastery in Photoshop or Painter.

Responsibilities

• Define the look of the project with the Art Director and team.
• Create orthographic drawings for environments and characters.
• Participate in team meetings and studio feedback.

Skills

Strong foundational drawing skills

Collaboration & Communication Skills

Concept Art Fundamentals

Development Tool Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma with an emphasis on Art

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blender

Photoshop

Job description

This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$124,800.00/yr - $134,800.00/yr

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About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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About the Role

Title: 3D Artist 4

Summary

• Our team is looking for a sharp eye and a deft hand to help breathe a fresh vision into a new Halo experience.
• Teamwork, innovation, attention to detail, and unbridled passion are characteristics we look for in all of our artists. If you are a top talent looking for an exciting, high-profile project to challenge you, this is where you need to be.
• The Concept Artist is central in establishing the overall vision of the universe, working with the Lead Concept Artist to create imagery that will communicate the visual experience, excite the team, and help blueprint all the aspects of the game for content authoring.
• He/she should bring a world‑class understanding of composition and color, a strong ability to render exciting industrial design, and a firm grasp of the practical aspects of content creation.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist, and other Artists to define the look of the project, from global 'broad stroke vision' and mood to its specific, individual pieces.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the game universe and the constraints of the technology.
• Be proactive about seeking feedback and communication with the Art Director and other relevant departments.
• Create orthographic (construction) drawings for environments, props, characters, vehicles and weapons.
• Assist the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist and other Senior Concept Artists in providing studio feedback during the course of production.
• Participate in regular team meetings

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma with an emphasis on Art
• Shipped at least one AAA game title
• An outstanding grasp of human anatomy, animal anatomy, industrial, and architectural design coupled with strong traditional art fundamentals
• Exceptional mastery of either Photoshop or Painter
• Ability to work collaboratively - must be open to direction and able to embrace change

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of concept art experience, strong artistic fundamentals (composition, lighting, design), and proven ability to work in FPS or sci‑fi game genres. They should be proficient with tools like Unreal Engine, Blender, and Photoshop, have excellent collaboration skills, and present a well‑curated, easily accessible portfolio showcasing top work and problem‑solving ability.

Required Skills & Portfolio Expectations

• Strong foundational/fundamental drawing skills
• Hand‑drawn sketches and drawings
• Ability to present rendered 3D images as part of concept work
• Concept Artist background only (3D Artists are not a fit)

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Hard‑surface artwork (not required, but a strong plus)
• Interest and passion for learning hard‑surface design is highly valued

Sci‑Fi themed examples], such as:

• Robots
• Vehicles
• Weapons

Top 3 Must‑Have HARD Skills

• Concept Art Fundamentals – Minimum 5 years of experience with composition, lighting, and design principles to create high‑quality visual assets.
• Development Tool Proficiency – Minimum 3–5 years of experience using tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, and Photoshop for game asset creation.
• Collaboration & Communication Skills – Strong ability to work within a team environment and coordinate effectively across art and development teams (experience level typically demonstrated through 5+ years in similar roles).

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 09‑10 days/hours of paid time off

Salary Range

$124,800 – $134,800 annually – factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Art/Creative

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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