Lead Concept Artist - Virtual Reality

Immersive Entertainment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Immersive Entertainment in Irvine, California, is seeking a Senior Concept Artist with over 5 years of experience in game development. The role involves designing concept art for VR titles, leading the concept artist team, and collaborating closely with development teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of anatomy, creativity, and the ability to translate ideas into engaging virtual reality environments. Experience with AAA titles and various design software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development.
• Exceptional understanding of anatomy and illustration.
• Ability to carry concepts to finished illustrations.

Responsibilities

• Design concept art for characters, locations, and objects.
• Lead the concept artist team in VR projects.
• Work closely with the development teams.

Skills

Game development experience

Photoshop

Painter

3DS Max

Maya

VR experience

Anatomy understanding

Creativity

Team collaboration

Illustration skills

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Job description

Job Description

• Designing concept art of characters, locations and objects for our VR titles
• Designing storyboards for our VR Titles
• Working closely with the CCO and the development team(s)
• leading the concept artist team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development
• Experience with Photoshop, Painter, etc.
• A basic understanding of using 3DS Max and/or Maya
• An exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design
• The ability to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments
• Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design
• Understanding the unique approach required for creating VR experiences
• Creativity and ability to work as part of a team
• A passion for virtual reality
• Professional experience in a position of similar nature
• Strong team player and leader by example

Additional Information

Pluses

• Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior Concept Artist
• Work experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development.
• A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences