1d ago
Principal Concept Artist (Environments)
Novato, California, United States
$123.2k-$182.4k / year
full-timelead Hybridgaming
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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
๐ 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
โจ Nice to Have
- Fluent with 3D modeling packages such as Maya or 3ds Max
- Experience with storyboarding for pitches and marketing art
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Paid vacation (15-25 days per year)
- ๐ฅ Medical, dental, vision insurance
- ๐ฐ 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
- ๐ถ Paid parental and compassionate leave
- ๐ง Wellbeing programs for mental health support
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Portfolio Reviewยท 1 week
- 3Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
- 4Design Challengeยท 1 week
- 5Leadership Interviewยท 1 hour
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