Smilegate Barcelona is looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Concept Artist, to join their growing team of developers. They're looking for an individual to collaborate with a team of like-minded and talented creatives to conceive of inspired characters, environments, props, and other gameplay elements. The ideal individual is someone who appreciates and thrives on the development process and has a great eye for design.
As a a Senior Concept Artist, you will...
Collaborate with the Art Director to establish visual direction for the game
Create concept art for characters, environments, and props
Develop storyboards, background illustrations, and promotional artwork
Collaborate with Artists and Designers to creatively solve problems
Assist the Art Director and Art Leads by providing feedback and guidance to Artists
Design visually cohesive fictional/realistic worlds and characters
Assemble reference materials to support the concept designs
Provide and receive feedback professionally
For this role, you will need...
At least one shipped AAA title
A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and props concept development
To be an effective researcher that understands how to successfully navigate through various databases to discover the best reference and imagery possible
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present feedback and ideas in a clear and concise manner
To be a self-starter, reliable, and passionate about your work; committed to your discipline and its challenges.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop.
Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines with minimal supervision
Bonus points if you have...
Strong understanding of general 3D and game art production techniques
Some basic modelling experience.
Familiarity with Unreal Engine
Aiming to create best-in-class experiences that last forever in players' memories, a team of Game Industry veterans is building a new AAA Open World game studio in Barcelona, backed by a quality-first market-leading publisher and developer.
If you are an experienced team player who loves game creation, values autonomy within a multi-national team, and would welcome the challenge of building new IPs and career-defining games - get in touch!
Just some of the benefits of working with Smilegate include...
Breakfast in the Office.
Restaurant Tickets: approximately 180 € per month
23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year
Develop your career working in a super exciting environment with a great working atmosphere, international work environment
Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).
16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave PLUS full parental flexibility
Beer Thursdays
Flexible Working Hours & Flexible Friday
Flexible working conditions of Work From Home
Private Health insurance, including dental coverage
Incredible office in Barcelona, 15 minutes from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.
Team Building Events
Relocation Package/assistance and VISA support.
For more information regarding this vacancy please contact Jordan Langley at jordan.langley@aswift.com or call +44 (0)1709 834 777 now!
