Video Game Artist

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid schedule

Diverse projects

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Video Game Artist based in George to contribute to our client's upcoming titles. You will craft characters, environments, and UI elements, collaborating with designers and programmers to ensure a cohesive visual identity.

Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio in character and environment art, proficiency in Maya/3ds Max/Blender, and can adapt to multiple styles while maintaining performance across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in industry-standard art software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellent character design and environment art skills.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and real-time rendering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D and/or 3D art assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Collaborate with the art director and game design team to define and maintain the game's visual style.
• Optimize game art assets for performance and memory usage across various platforms.
• Contribute to the concept art phase, developing visual ideas and prototypes.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all art assets throughout the development cycle.

Skills

Character design

Environment art

UI design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an imaginative and skilled Video Game Artist to contribute to their exciting projects based in George . You will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our games, from character design and environment art to UI elements. This position offers the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable interactive experiences. You will bring your artistic vision to life, collaborating closely with game designers and programmers to ensure a cohesive and visually stunning final product. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the digital art field within a company that values creativity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D and/or 3D art assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
• Collaborate with the art director and game design team to define and maintain the game's visual style.
• Optimize game art assets for performance and memory usage across various platforms.
• Contribute to the concept art phase, developing visual ideas and prototypes.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all art assets throughout the development cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in industry-standard art software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellent character design and environment art skills.
• Understanding of game development pipelines and real-time rendering techniques.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles and work effectively within a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for employees in George .
• Opportunities to work on diverse and engaging game titles.
• Professional development support and access to art resources.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.