1d ago

Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, California, United States

$123.2k-$182.4k / year

full-timelead Hybridgaming

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll join Cloud Chamber to shape the visual DNA of our BioShock project, crafting high-fidelity environment concepts that support deep systems architecture and breathtaking aesthetics. You'll set the visual benchmark, proactively resolve pipeline bottlenecks, and coach senior and mid-level artists to foster a culture of craftsmanship.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Create high-fidelity environment concept art as definitive reference for the 3D team
  • Identify and resolve visual or pipeline bottlenecks before production impact
  • Bridge Art, Narrative, and Design to ensure concepts support gameplay and systems
  • Coach and mentor senior and mid-level artists to elevate craftsmanship

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 7+ years experience in game development
  • Shipped at least one full-cycle AAA title as concept artist
  • Superior ability to highlight gameplay in environment concepts with architectural coherence
  • Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages like Illustrator and Photoshop

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Fluent with 3D modeling packages such as Maya or 3ds Max
  • Experience with storyboarding for pitches and marketing art

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Paid vacation (15-25 days per year)
  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • ๐Ÿง  Wellbeing programs for mental health support

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Portfolio Reviewยท 1 week
  3. 3Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
  4. 4Design Challengeยท 1 week
  5. 5Leadership Interviewยท 1 hour
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