Concept Artist

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Company: LightSpeed Retail

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011

Description:

Business Unit
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

LightSpeed Studios is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Concept Artist to join our new studio in sunny Los Angeles California. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for games and enabling content creators to deliver the most polished experience for our players. Join our team of industry veterans and help us build a team and culture of respect that pushes boundaries while having lots of fun.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with the art director and designers to vet their ideas through concepts.
  • Iterate on in game assets with production artists via paint overs.
  • Work with cross functional teams to envision and expand our project's awesome setting.


Who We Look For

  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
  • Solid artistic background, broad vision, strong sense of aesthetics.
  • Strong understanding of digital content creation tools such as Photoshop, 3D
  • Software, rendering engines etc.
  • You have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a professional concept artist for or AAA game development or equivalent education.
  • You have worked with Art Directors and Game Directors on architecture, interiors, exteriors, vehicles, and/or props.
  • Experience with 3D modeling software.
  • Excellent illustration skills, deep understanding of composition, color theory,values, form, shape language, and silhouette.
  • Able to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments.
  • Be willing to bring your player soul to playtests and give constructive feedback.


Pluses:
  • Experience with modeling and materials.
  • Experience with unreal engine.
  • Love of games.


Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $62,640.0 to $131,760.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

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