7h ago
Principal Character Concept Artist - VALORANT
Los Angeles, USA; Mercer Island, USA
$166.6k-$232.8k / year
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๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design iconic characters for VALORANT, partnering with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to shape the visual identity of new agents. You'll solve complex design challenges and drive creative vision to produce compelling, story-driven character concepts. This role offers the chance to work on a globally popular IP with a focus on player delight.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Sketch and iterate new character concepts
- Craft detailed concept art and orthographics for 3D artists
- Design visual reads that communicate core character fantasy
- Mentor and support concept artists on your team
๐ Requirements
- 10+ years experience in video games as Character Concept Artist
- 5+ years with Photoshop or equivalent design tools
- Mastery of human and animal anatomy, color theory, and silhouette
- Experience mentoring artists and working with 3D/Animation/Narrative teams
โจ Nice to Have
- Shipped a AAA title as Character Concept Artist
- Experience as Character Concept Artist on an FPS title
- Ability to create 3D proxies or paint over 3D models
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Open paid time off
- ๐ฅ Medical, dental, and life insurance
- ๐ถ Parental leave
- ๐ฐ 401k with company match
- ๐ต Incentive compensation and equity
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Portfolio Reviewยท 1 week
- 3Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
- 4Onsite Interviewยท 3 hours
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