Lead Concept Artist Job at Absurd Ventures, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Absurd Ventures
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Concept Artist to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Concept Artist, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and imaginative concept art that guides the overall look and feel of our games. You will have a direct impact on the artistic direction and help bring our creative vision to life. Core Responsibilities Create detailed Concept Art for Characters, Environments, Vehicles and Props. Manage the Concept Art pipeline in-house and through external contractors. Collaborate with the Art Director to establish the visual style of the project. Generate quick sketches and detailed illustrations to communicate ideas. Work closely with 3D Artists, Animators, and Designers to ensure concepts are translated into the game. Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and visual directions. Provide feedback and iterate on concepts based on team input. Assist 3D Artists with paint overs to help direct and guide towards stronger designs. Create callout pages of real-world reference for materials and construction of assets. Stay current with industry trends and techniques in concept art. Core Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Concept Art within the video game industry. Strong proficiency in Photoshop and other digital painting tools. Excellent understanding of color, composition, and perspective. Ability to create both stylized and realistic artwork. Strong portfolio showcasing a range of concept art styles and subjects. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Plus if... Experience with 3D software like Blender or Maya. Knowledge of traditional art techniques and mediums. Previous work on AAA titles or in a similar creative industry. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeways. Join our talented team and play a crucial role in shaping the artistic vision of our games. Together, we will create worlds that captivate players and leave a lasting impression. Apply now and bring your creativity to the forefront as a Concept Artist with Absurd Ventures. The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. About Absurd Ventures Absurd Ventures is a media company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts. Absurd Ventures

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