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  • Senior UI Artist - UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

    Refactor Games

    Concept artist job in Beverly Hills, CA

    About the Role Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5. We are seeking a Senior UI Artist to join our team and help shape the visual identity of our game's user interface. In this role, you will create polished, intuitive, and visually cohesive UI art assets while working closely with UI/UX designers, engineers, and game designers. You'll be responsible for translating wireframes and design concepts into beautiful, functional interface elements that support gameplay clarity and enhance the overall player experience. You'll Work On: Create high-quality UI artwork including menus, HUD elements, frames, buttons, and other interface components. Collaborate with UI/UX designers to visually interpret wireframes and interaction flows. Develop and maintain a cohesive visual language that aligns with the game's style and tone. Prepare and optimize UI assets for in-engine implementation (Unreal). Work with engineers to ensure UI assets integrate smoothly into gameplay and meet technical constraints. Create motion graphics, simple animations, or VFX for UI elements when needed. Participate in critiques and reviews, providing constructive feedback and iterating based on direction. Contribute to documentation, style guides, and pipeline improvements. Requirements: 2-5 years of professional experience as a UI Artist in games or related digital media. Strong portfolio showcasing polished UI artwork, iconography, typography, and layout design. Proficiency in design, animation and illustration tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma etc.). Solid understanding of UI design fundamentals including hierarchy, composition, color theory, and readability. Experience preparing UI assets for real-time engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.). Ability to take direction, iterate quickly, and collaborate effectively across disciplines. Bonus Points: Experience shipping at least two games or large-scale digital products. A passion for soccer or soccer video games Knowledge of UX methodologies and ability to give feedback on usability. Experience with version control (Perforce, Git). Experience working with localization pipelines and preparing UI for multiple languages. Experience developing comprehensive UI style guides and visual identity documents.
    $74k-125k yearly est. 5d ago
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  • 3D Game Artist - Platform Architecture

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Concept artist job in Santa Clara, CA

    Have you shipped AAA games? Are you an expert in 3D environment art? Do you enjoy concepting, lighting, animating and bringing 3D environments to life? Then our small multi-disciplinary team of veteran game developers is curious to talk to you about how you could contribute to projects utilizing our proprietary cross-platform game engine and tools. As an Artist on the Tools u0026 Technology team, you will contribute with your strong 3D artistic background and talents to developing content, features and workflows for all phases of production using the bespoke engine and its tools in collaboration with designers and engineers. 3+ years of experience working as a 3D artist in the games industry. Contributed to the development of two or more shipped games, PC or console. Strong artistic foundation in design, composition, color and lighting. Strong understanding of asset workflows in all stages of production. Strong narrative and environmental story telling skills with regards to set dressing and world building. Passion for games. Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience. Experience as a 3D artist in the games industry including experience modeling, sculpting, material creation and/or lighting. Experience with look development. Experience with industry-standard 3D software packages. Experience with physically based material workflows.
    $132k-180k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Lead Environment Artist

    The Walt Disney Company 4.6company rating

    Concept artist job in San Francisco, CA

    ILM's Interactive team advances the studio's legacy of innovation by developing original immersive experiences across virtual reality, augmented reality and location-based platforms. Known for blending best-in-class visuals, sound and narrative, the team has delivered award-winning projects such as What If...? - An Immersive Story, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series and the Oscar-winning CARNE y ARENA. Our work continues to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment and redefine how audiences engage with story. We are seeking a Lead Environment Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM. **What You'll Do** + Translate 2D concepts and art direction into expansive 3D environments that maintain visual consistency and high fidelity across the entire project. + Lead a team of environment artists through regular feedback and reviews to ensure the team is performing at a world-class level. + World building of levels with a multitude of varying styles and an ability to be flexible to design changes. + Define and optimize environment art workflows, including modular building systems, photogrammetry integration, and procedural world-building tools. + Create benchmark assets that set the quality bar for internal artists and external outsourcing partners. + Partner with Level Designers to ensure environments support gameplay flow and with Technical Artists & Engineers to ensure the world runs smoothly within memory and frame-rate budgets. + Establish a thorough understanding of the existing tools and pipelines; experiment / champion opportunities for improvement + Proactively identify production bottlenecks and technical constraints, finding creative solutions that don't compromise artistic integrity. + Able to generate art task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary + Actively participate in the QA process to identify and fix bugs **What We're Looking For** + 7+ years of experience in game environment art, with at least one shipped AAA title in a Senior or Lead capacity (or equivalent). + Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard tools like Maya/3ds Max/Blender, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter/Designer and Quixel Suite + Deep knowledge and experience using Unreal Engine 5 (or equivalent game engine) and associated world-building tools + Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modelling + Great eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types + Strong paint skills, multi-layered materials and effective texture layout. + A strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows, vertex painting, trim sheets, and custom shader creation. + Collaborative, team-player attitude: open & receptive to new ideas, constructive criticism, direction and changes. + Deep knowledge of optimization techniques, including draw call management, LOD (Level of Detail) strategies, and texture density. + The ability to articulate complex visual and technical concepts to both artistic and non-artistic stakeholders. *** A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all artist applications.** The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $150,900 to $193,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. **Job ID:** 10140260 **Location:** San Francisco,California **Job Posting Company:** Industrial Light & Magic The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
    $150.9k-193.2k yearly 9d ago
  • Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist

    Azra Games

    Concept artist job in California

    Azra Games is looking for a Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist to join our creative services team. The Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality gameplay footage and promotional assets that showcase our games at their absolute best. This role requires deep technical expertise in Unity, an exceptional eye for composition and timing, and the ability to craft compelling visual narratives that drive player acquisition and engagement. You will work directly in our game builds to capture stunning gameplay moments, create trailers, social content, and marketing materials that authentically represent the player experience while maximizing visual impact. As a member of the creative services team, you will set the standard for gameplay capture quality, develop efficient workflows and pipelines, and collaborate closely with game development, marketing, and other creative teams to ensure all materials meet the highest standards. This role demands both artistic vision and technical proficiency to deliver assets that perform across diverse platforms and marketing channels. What You'll Do Capture, frame, and edit exceptional gameplay footage directly within Unity builds for trailers, ads, social media, and other marketing materials Operate and manipulate in-game cameras, lighting, and visual effects to create cinematic and engaging shots that highlight key gameplay moments and features Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to identify the most compelling gameplay scenarios and visual storytelling opportunities Develop and maintain efficient capture pipelines and technical workflows that scale across multiple projects and platforms Create detailed shot lists, storyboards, and capture plans aligned with marketing campaign objectives and creative briefs Optimize capture settings, resolution, frame rates, and technical specifications for different distribution channels (YouTube, social platforms, streaming services) Provide technical guidance on in-game camera systems, replay functionality, and capture tools during game development Coordinate with video editors, motion graphics artists, and creative teams to ensure captured footage meets post-production requirements Stay current on Unity features, capture technologies, recording tools, and industry best practices for gameplay presentation Build and maintain a library of high-quality gameplay assets for rapid deployment across marketing initiatives QA and troubleshoot technical issues related to capture quality, performance, and visual fidelity What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience capturing gameplay footage for trailers and other marquee, public facing video assets, with at least 3 years working directly in Unity Expert knowledge of Unity Editor, including camera systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, and scene manipulation Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and cinematic principles Proficiency with capture software (OBS, Shadowplay, etc.) and video editing tools (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve) Demonstrated ability to identify and frame compelling gameplay moments that resonate with target audiences Experience working across multiple game genres and understanding what makes each visually distinctive Technical knowledge of video codecs, compression, frame rates, and delivery specifications for various platforms Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate creative direction into executed capture plans Portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay capture work, preferably including Unity projects Self-directed work style with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects Understanding of current gaming and social media trends, particularly how gameplay content performs across channels Compensation Range: $106,000.00 -$159,000.00 Base Salary + Equity & Benefits
    $106k-159k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Client Game Capture Artist - UFC Gaming

    Trailer Park 4.4company rating

    Concept artist job in Los Angeles, CA

    IT'S A GREAT TIME TO JOIN TRAILER PARK GROUP. Trailer Park Group Studios (TPG Studios) is one of gaming's most prominent and growing entertainment marketing agencies, specializing in global content creation, trailers/promotions, and gameplay capture. We combine our creative storytelling expertise with large-scale production resources, uniquely positioning us to create, market, and distribute gaming content for our diverse client portfolio of top gaming development companies and major brands. TPG is hiring entry-level Gameplay Specialists based in Woodland Hills, California. We are specifically seeking competitively ranked UFC players! Please note that this is a FREELANCE hourly position and requires in-office presence at our Woodland Hills, California location. Local candidates only, please. The opportunity: Are you passionate about gaming? Do you know every nook and cranny of EA UFC video games? Can you recite your favorite fighter's stats by memory? Are you highly ranked in competitive UFC multiplayer? Would you like a career in capturing and saving video gameplay moments for trailers? If so, we'd love to learn more about you! This is a full-time, freelance role (you will be paid W2 payroll). The contract is estimated for 1 year; however, we cannot guarantee the length of employment. What you will do in this role: Capture and save incredible gameplay moments at the direction of your creative leads Craft precise shot lists detailing great gameplay sequences, camera angles & unique elements Get paid to play AAA Sports video games, specifically EA UFC video games Quality control related to game content and continuity Report bugs to the development team About you: You're a walking encyclopedia of all things MMA and have sunk dozens of hours into EA Sports UFC video games. You're highly ranked as a current EA UFC competitive player (preferably Division 10 or higher in UFC 5). You have a keen eye for detail and love noting inconsistencies in sports play-by-plays. You pride yourself on your proficient PC skills and familiarity with popular mainstream gaming consoles (Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch, etc.). Your communication and time management skills are excellent. You're a positive influence in the workplace and a great team member. Experience in Photography, Cinematography, or Digital Art is a plus. Quality assurance experience in the games industry a plus. We look forward to hearing from you. Apply today! #LI-Onsite Hourly pay range for this position is below. $18-$18 USD
    $92k-141k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
  • Lead Concept Artist - Virtual Reality

    Immersive Entertainment

    Concept artist job in Irvine, CA

    We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. Job Description Designing concept art of characters, locations and objects for our VR titles Designing storyboards for our VR Titles Working closely with the CCO and the development team(s) leading the concept artist team Qualifications 5+ years of experience in game development Experience with Photoshop, Painter, etc. A basic understanding of using 3DS Max and/or Maya An exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design The ability to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design Understanding the unique approach required for creating VR experiences Self-motivation & Good communication skills Creativity and ability to work as part of a team A passion for virtual reality Art education Professional experience in a position of similar nature English language Strong team player and leader by example Additional Information Pluses Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior Concept Artist Work experience with Unreal Engine 4 Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development. A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences
    $76k-126k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Environment Concept Artist

    Naughty Dog 4.0company rating

    Concept artist job in Santa Monica, CA

    For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us. Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. Naughty Dog is looking for a Senior Environment Concept Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! You'll be creating compelling environments to fit seamlessly within the narrative-driven worlds we build. By working alongside other departments and teams to advise, inspire, collaborate and develop artistic solutions to technical obstacles, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class designs integral to our storytelling and gameplay experiences. Are you ready to join a team that is committed to pushing the boundaries of art and technology for AAA game development? What you will do: Create concept art to drive the artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release. This entails creating concepts for all art assets including environments, props, storyboards, and more, ensuring both the design integrity and artistic vision of the game as a whole Collaborate with the Art Director and creative leadership to conceptualize and visually develop the game world and locations, while creating fictional consistency using a visual language to help tell the story of the location or asset and reflects the necessary game play or story moments Communicate effectively and accept direction and critical review of your work, demonstrating excellent communication skills Work closely with the Art Director, Marketing and PR teams, to provide key materials, including but not limited to, key concept, print and web art and social media assets Partner with leads, Art Directors and Game Directors to create environments, props, production callouts, high vision concept art and other visual guides and tasks Create mood boards and quick iterative sketches to inspire exciting theme directions for the Game Directors Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, FX and Foreground departments to address production needs, technical logistics and build artistic solutions Provide extensive paint-overs and call-out sheets to assist 3D artists Offer feedback on the concepts and 3D models to outsourcing teams Manage Miro board and network folder to keep tabs on the latest concepts and streamline the production Strengthen intra and inter-team communication to ensure the highest fidelity results Share your extensive knowledge of the latest game development tools, techniques, and workflows and ability to share this with the team What skills you will use: Strong art foundations and design skills with the ability to render realistic believable environments, cinematic keyframes and prop concepts using modern industry standard tools and techniques Actively improve your skills and maintain awareness of industry techniques, tools, evaluate competitive products, learning new software packages and traditional art methods 7+ years of experience as a concept artist, working on at least one AAA title Great capacity to receive art direction and perform well within a team setting - collaboration is a fundamental building block of our team Demonstrated ability to create high-quality concepts that showcase compelling design, composition, and storytelling, as evidenced by your very strong portfolio Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and project management skills Keen eye and strong foundational art skills to include form, lighting, colors, and composition Knowledge of working with various 3D packages, used in concept work and in collaboration with other departments Bonus Skills: Strong understanding of general 3D and game art production techniques Some understanding of 3D modeling software to create initial mockups or manipulate existing 3D files a plus Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is listed below. This role may be eligible for additional compensation packages that includes annual bonus and other incentive plans.$143,700-$179,600 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
    $143.7k-179.6k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
  • Lead VFX Artist

    Cloud Chamber

    Concept artist job in Novato, CA

    As a Lead VFX Artist at Cloud Chamber you'll join a group of talented developers to drive the creation, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge visual effects for BioShock 4. In this role you will lead and mentor a team of VFX artists and manage their creative mandates. Your main objective in this role is to set the technical benchmark for VFX quality, drive pipeline development, and inspire your team to help bring our richly imagined world to life. What You'll Do: Design, prototype, and implement real-time visual effects (environmental, gameplay, cinematic, character-based, destruction, etc.) using Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara. Help refine the artistic style and quality bar for VFX, ensuring alignment with the game's creative vision. Develop, document, and maintain efficient VFX pipelines, including asset workflows, optimization guidelines, and integration standards. Partner with Tech Art and Engineering to troubleshoot, profile, and optimize effects across multiple platforms. Establish best practices for asset creation, shader usage, GPU/CPU performance, and memory footprint. Lead, mentor, and provide feedback to a team of VFX artists, fostering growth and high-quality output. Work closely with other departments (Environment, Animation, Lighting, Audio, Design) to integrate VFX seamlessly into the gameplay experience. Act as the primary point of contact for all VFX-related topics, guiding cross-disciplinary discussions. What We'll Do Together: You will be a key part of the shared creative journey at Cloud Chamber by leading the charge to develop and maintain the VFX pipeline and technical vision. Your expertise and mentorship will directly empower our VFX team, ensuring we deliver optimized, high-fidelity effects that shape the player's experience and define the unique atmosphere of BioShock 4. What You've Done: A minimum of 8+ years in game development, with at least 3+ years in a Senior or Lead capacity with 1 or more AAA console or PC titles shipped from concept to launch, recognized for high visual fidelity or complex technical effects. Bachelor's Degree in Art, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of professional VFX experience in the video game industry, with at least 1 shipped AAA title as a senior or lead artist. Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 (Niagara, Material Editor, Sequencer, Blueprint integration). Strong understanding of real-time pipelines, including asset workflows, performance budgets, and optimization techniques. Solid grasp of timing, motion, and visual storytelling principles to craft effects that enhance player immersion. Experience with particle simulation, and dynamic materials. Who You Are: Able to balance artistic quality with technical performance across multiple platforms. Experienced in working in cross-disciplinary teams with strong communication skills. Passion for pushing the boundaries of real-time visual effects. A proven leader with excellent management and mentoring skills and a track record of successfully guiding high functioning teams. A solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, package information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism. A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment. Demonstrates persistence, self-motivation, and a proactive mindset, maintaining effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities. Build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, showing an ability to listen actively, understand differing perspectives, and navigate organizational complexity with tact and emotional intelligence. Highly open to feedback and direction, possessing a desire to learn new skills, and capable of producing quick, quality revisions based on new insights or constraints. A strong ownership of tasks, drives work forward autonomously, and maintains a critical eye for detail and organization to ensure high standards of quality. The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. #LI-Hybrid Who We Are: At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you've rolled credits. Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams. We work openly, learn through play, take ownership, push ourselves to be better, and deliver for our players. For candidates located in Quebec: Proficiency in French is required. Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use 2K.com accounts.
    $133.9k-198.2k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
  • Visual Development Artist

    Sony Pictures 4.8company rating

    Concept artist job in Los Angeles, CA

    Artists in this role will work closely with a hardworking team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects. These may include: sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color and overall style. Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation. This is done through the use of drawings and paintings (including rough sketches, cleaned up renderings, tonals, sculpture and digital imagery). Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings and production illustrations. Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life. Implement feedback promptly and professionally. QUALIFICATIONS: Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory as it pertains to feature film design. Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from "cartoony" to highly realistic. Areas of expertise to include one or more of the following: set/location/props design; character/costume design; special effects design; and/or color styling. A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful. Able to solve problems creatively. Manage time efficiently. The ability to work creatively in a fast paced production environment under pressure. Self motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook. Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop and Cintiq. The anticipated base salary for this position is $51.61/hour to $81.75/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors. To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter. Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. This position is covered by The Animation Guild.
    $51.6-81.8 hourly Auto-Apply 14d ago
  • Lead Character Artist

    Absurd Ventures

    Concept artist job in Santa Monica, CA

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Character Artist to join our dynamic team. As Lead Character Artist, you will be responsible for creating and overseeing the production of high-quality character assets. You will have a direct impact on the visual identity of our games, bringing characters to life with stunning detail and artistic excellence. Core Responsibilities Lead the character art team in the creation of high-quality character models. Collaborate with the Art Director to define the visual style of characters. Sculpt, model, and texture characters to meet the artistic and technical requirements of the project. Contribute in planning, organization and prioritization of tasks with Production for internal, OS, and co dev partners. Create and maintain character pipeline documentation for training and onboarding Proactively identify risks in character art production timelines and effectively communicate risks to Production and Directors. Mentor and provide feedback to other character artists. Ensure character assets are optimized for performance and memory usage. Work closely with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters are ready for implementation. Stay current with industry trends and techniques in character art. Core Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, or related field. 7+ years of experience in character art within the video game industry. Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. Significant experience in Unreal Engine Excellent understanding of anatomy, form, and silhouette. Experience with PBR and hand-painted texturing workflows. Proven track record of creating high-quality character models for AAA titles. Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively across departments. Plus if... Experience with character rigging and skinning. Knowledge of Marvelous Designer or similar tools for clothing simulation. Experience with rigid body dynamics and cloth simulation in Unreal Engine Previous work in a leadership role on a major game title. Description Full-time job with benefits. Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeway. 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 vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
    $150k-185k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • 3D Weapon Concept Artist

    Activision Blizzard 4.6company rating

    Concept artist job in Santa Monica, CA

    Job Title: 3D Weapon Concept Artist Reporting To: Art Director Department: Call of Duty: Mobile Art Solid State Studios is on the hunt for a talented, dedicated, and passionate 3D Weapon Concept Artist to develop content for Call Of Duty: Mobile. We're looking for a versatile 3D Artist with strong industrial design skills, outside of the box thinking, and a team first mentality. Our weapons cover a huge range of styles including modern military, fantasy, sci-fi, anime, horror, whimsical, etc. As such, strong skills in both hard surface and organic design are a must. Your Mission Create concept art for weapons and other items - ranging from loose exploration models / sketches all the way to full rendered designs. Provide feedback and help solve problems in designs from vendors and other artists Work in team environment to brainstorm ideas and directions for weapons, characters, etc. Work closely with other members of the weapons team to meet technical and functional requirements. Work closely with Art Directors and Lead Artists to ensure strong visual appeal. To succeed you should have… 3+ Years experience in the games or film industry making weapons Expert knowledge in common 3D software such as Blender, Zbrush, 3DS Max etc to facilitate concept creation. Demonstrates an understanding of industrial design principles and how to apply them to weapons. Demonstrates strong 3D modeling abilities as well as rendering, graphic design and iconography. Need a strong sense of material surfaces and ability to communicate that visually. Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose. Self-managing and able to identify and meet deadlines and goals. Fast and organized at researching and reference gathering. Excellent attention to design, detail, form and function. Must be a team player and collaborate with others. Have excellent communication skills and ability to work one on one, in groups, and with multiple departments and different personalities, always being proactive. Possess the ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute ideas. Understands the artwork is functional to the game, has game play relevance and implications, and needs to clearly communicate to the team of its intended goals. Must be willing to go above and beyond what's expected to ensure the absolute best quality is achieved. Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively. Must have a portfolio of work for consideration. Web based portfolios are preferred please. We'd love it if you also have... Understanding and knowledge of existing firearms and how they function. Ability to create production game assets if / when needed, including high poly, low poly, baked maps, materials, etc. Strong knowledge of First Person Shooters and how weapon design relates to the gameplay experience. Experience working in a live game environment, and or with MTX content Flexibility to step in and help the team and project where needed regardless of job description or title. Candidates will need to submit the following: Resume Online Portfolio (with breakdown) Candidates will also need to be prepared for an Art Test. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , Crash Bandicootā„¢, Tony Hawk'sā„¢ Pro Skaterā„¢, and Guitar Hero . As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our ā€œpress startā€ is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ā€˜Every World' - we've got you covered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more. Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. Ready to Activate Your Future? Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ā€˜Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $29.8-55.1 hourly Auto-Apply 20d ago
  • Gaming Artist, Senior

    ACL Digital

    Concept artist job in San Diego, CA

    Seeking an experienced and accomplished character artist who will work directly with our development team, design leads, and art director, to create, design, and produce high quality characters for Mobile and PC Game experiences and to be utilized for marketing purposes. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of human anatomy, creature anatomy, and various other character types. Candidates for this role should have an expert level of creating 3D models, textures and materials for both, mechanical and organic characters in various styles. We are looking for a CG Character Artist that can produce high poly Zbrush sculpts with low poly game ready LOD assets and tune material in game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years experience modeling/texturing characters in Zbrush, Maya, 3DS Max or Mari, for features, commercial, VR experiences and/or video games. Solid understanding of character modeling in Zbrush and UV/ material application in Maya. Solid understanding of anatomy for realistic humanoid characters and creatures. Strong understanding of mechanical design and assemblies. Experience with Substance to create photo realistic textures and PBR materials. Comfortable working closely with team members in a highly iterative environment. Able to estimate task length, deliver polished assets on time, and work independently. Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills . Demo materials to include sample character production files. (model, Photoshop comp, textures, etc.) is required. Preferred Qualifications Passionate character artist with contemporary workflows and processes. Experience working in feature, commercial, or video games as a character artist. Experience editing scanned data and creating morph targets. Experience editing fur and hair for real-time game engines. Experience posing, rendering, and lighting photorealistic marketing materials from 3D character models. Understanding of VR and AR mobile limitations and requirements. Ability to create art content for modern game engines that is performant on mobile hardware. Experience with Unreal or Unity game engine. Education Requirements Preferred: A BFA or BA degree in art, design graphics, or have received equivalent on-the-job experience. Keywords Artist, CG, Character Artist, 3D, Sculpt, Zbrush, VR, Gaming, Gameplay, real-time, Virtual Reality, Unreal, Unreal Engine 4, Substance, Quixel, Adobe, Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, 3DS Max, Unity, UE4, Anatomy, Creature, Modeling, Modeler, Texture, Mari, About the Company The team is passionate about next generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our highly motivated team is full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiast who work on the company's latest hardware innovations around mobile, Compute, XR and console. Comments for Suppliers: 3 years experience skilled 3D Character artist must have a portfolio link in their resume and be able to show proficiency in Zbrush, Ability to render 3D Characters in game engine or rendering software is also required. Game Engine experience is a plus. Remote work approved, but must be ok working PST hours.
    $74k-124k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • 3D Artist

    Ondule Wines

    Concept artist job in Los Angeles, CA

    Job Responsibilities: Produces 3D still renders/animations/panorama views on daily basis. Develops assets and content libraries at regular intervals Oversees improvement and development of production quality wherever needed. Job Skills: Formal training/education in Animation and Design is mandatory Working experience with 3ds Max, Vray & Photoshop. Possess a Graduation degree. Be creative and artistic Excellent knowledge of 3D modeling, Lighting, Texturing, and Animation especially for the architectural environment. Knowledge of organic modeling is a big plus Should be flexible in working with Quality Analyst and take the critics/feedback positively for the betterment of product and services. Possess a keen eye for detail. Be patient and able to concentrate for long periods Work well under pressure and stick to strict deadlines without compromising on the production quality Review final delivery of 3D images, animations prior to delivery, ensuring a high-quality product has been produced and client requests have been implemented properly.
    $65k-111k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Technical Artist, Animation Systems - UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)

    Refactor Games

    Concept artist job in Beverly Hills, CA

    Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5. About the Job: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Artist to help drive and implement our animation systems for our upcoming sports title. The ideal candidate has strong Unreal 5 development skills, a deep understanding of current game animation systems and their approaches, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a keen eye for visual results. Responsibilities: Collaborate with animation, programming, and technical teams on the creation and tuning of in-game animation systems in Unreal 5 Refine animation pipelines with an eye for efficiency, visual results, and ease of use Support animation team with tools and script support as needed Provide feedback and improvement approaches to in-game features and aesthetics Create in-game feature testbeds and support rapid system prototyping Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience creating animation state machines in Unreal engine or equivalent experience Proven experience shipping high-performance console and/or PC titles Strong understanding of modern game engine animation systems such as motion matching systems and state machines Strong understanding of animation and rigging pipelines and software (Maya, Motion Builder) Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across art and engineering disciplines Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Pluses: Experience on sports titles Appreciation of sports and sports games Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, similar production tracking software Experience with real-time broadcast presentation Ability to author temp animations for test systems when needed
    $84k-141k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Lead Environment Artist

    The Walt Disney Company 4.6company rating

    Concept artist job in San Francisco, CA

    ILM's Interactive team advances the studio's legacy of innovation by developing original immersive experiences across virtual reality, augmented reality and location-based platforms. Known for blending best-in-class visuals, sound and narrative, the team has delivered award-winning projects such as What If…? - An Immersive Story, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series and the Oscar-winning CARNE y ARENA. Our work continues to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment and redefine how audiences engage with story. We are seeking a Lead Environment Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM. What You'll Do Translate 2D concepts and art direction into expansive 3D environments that maintain visual consistency and high fidelity across the entire project. Lead a team of environment artists through regular feedback and reviews to ensure the team is performing at a world-class level. World building of levels with a multitude of varying styles and an ability to be flexible to design changes. Define and optimize environment art workflows, including modular building systems, photogrammetry integration, and procedural world-building tools. Create benchmark assets that set the quality bar for internal artists and external outsourcing partners. Partner with Level Designers to ensure environments support gameplay flow and with Technical Artists & Engineers to ensure the world runs smoothly within memory and frame-rate budgets. Establish a thorough understanding of the existing tools and pipelines; experiment / champion opportunities for improvement Proactively identify production bottlenecks and technical constraints, finding creative solutions that don't compromise artistic integrity. Able to generate art task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary Actively participate in the QA process to identify and fix bugs What We're Looking For 7+ years of experience in game environment art, with at least one shipped AAA title in a Senior or Lead capacity (or equivalent). Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard tools like Maya/3ds Max/Blender, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter/Designer and Quixel Suite Deep knowledge and experience using Unreal Engine 5 (or equivalent game engine) and associated world-building tools Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modelling Great eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types Strong paint skills, multi-layered materials and effective texture layout. A strong understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows, vertex painting, trim sheets, and custom shader creation. Collaborative, team-player attitude: open & receptive to new ideas, constructive criticism, direction and changes. Deep knowledge of optimization techniques, including draw call management, LOD (Level of Detail) strategies, and texture density. The ability to articulate complex visual and technical concepts to both artistic and non-artistic stakeholders. * A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all artist applications. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $150,900 to $193,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: ILM San Francisco Job Posting Primary Business: ILM San Francisco Primary Job Posting Category: Environment - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-12
    $150.9k-193.2k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
  • Lead Concept Artist - Virtual Reality

    Immersive Entertainment

    Concept artist job in Irvine, CA

    We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen. Job Description Designing concept art of characters, locations and objects for our VR titles Designing storyboards for our VR Titles Working closely with the CCO and the development team(s) leading the concept artist team Qualifications 5+ years of experience in game development Experience with Photoshop, Painter, etc. A basic understanding of using 3DS Max and/or Maya An exceptional understanding of human and animal anatomy and a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design The ability to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design Understanding the unique approach required for creating VR experiences Self-motivation & Good communication skills Creativity and ability to work as part of a team A passion for virtual reality Art education Professional experience in a position of similar nature English language Strong team player and leader by example Additional Information Pluses Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior Concept Artist Work experience with Unreal Engine 4 Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development. A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences
    $76k-126k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Environment Concept Artist

    Naughty Dog 4.0company rating

    Concept artist job in Santa Monica, CA

    This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, DZConnex. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required. For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us. Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome a diverse pool of candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. What you'll do: Ability to Create high quality content concept art for environments and props, including lighting keys, color scripts, screenshot draw-overs, bluesky ideation, line art, story boarding and graphic design Highly motivated and proactive with a CAN DO approach Demonstrate a broad range of drawing and design abilities that are aligned to the style of the project Collaborate with art leads to address art dependencies Follow art direction consistently and implement feedback accurately What skills you'll use: 5+ years of relevant concept art experience A portfolio demonstrating proficiency drawing upon foundational art skills (drawing, painting and rendering, material indication, perspective, composition, color theory, design, lighting, and 2d and 3d design techniques) Clearly demonstrates outstanding ability in the areas of artistic and stylistic versatility Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Proficient with a variety of applications, including Photoshop and Blender Delivers work on time #LI-AB Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.$120,600-$150,700 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
    $120.6k-150.7k yearly Auto-Apply 1d ago
  • Visual Development Artist

    Sony Pictures Entertainment 4.8company rating

    Concept artist job in Los Angeles, CA

    Los Angeles, California, United States Artists in this role will work closely with a hardworking team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects. These may include: sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color and overall style. Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation. This is done through the use of drawings and paintings (including rough sketches, cleaned up renderings, tonals, sculpture and digital imagery). + Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings and production illustrations. + Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life. + Implement feedback promptly and professionally. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory as it pertains to feature film design. + Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from "cartoony" to highly realistic. + Areas of expertise to include one or more of the following: set/location/props design; character/costume design; special effects design; and/or color styling. + A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful. + Able to solve problems creatively. + Manage time efficiently. + The ability to work creatively in a fast paced production environment under pressure. + Self motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook. + Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop and Cintiq. The anticipated base salary for this position is $51.61/hour to $81.75/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors. To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter. Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. This position is covered by The Animation Guild.
    $51.6-81.8 hourly 14d ago
  • 3D Weapon Concept Artist

    Activision 4.6company rating

    Concept artist job in Santa Monica, CA

    Job Title: 3D Weapon Concept Artist Reporting To: Art Director Department: Call of Duty: Mobile Art Solid State Studios is on the hunt for a talented, dedicated, and passionate 3D Weapon Concept Artist to develop content for Call Of Duty: Mobile. We're looking for a versatile 3D Artist with strong industrial design skills, outside of the box thinking, and a team first mentality. Our weapons cover a huge range of styles including modern military, fantasy, sci-fi, anime, horror, whimsical, etc. As such, strong skills in both hard surface and organic design are a must. Your Mission * Create concept art for weapons and other items - ranging from loose exploration models / sketches all the way to full rendered designs. * Provide feedback and help solve problems in designs from vendors and other artists * Work in team environment to brainstorm ideas and directions for weapons, characters, etc. * Work closely with other members of the weapons team to meet technical and functional requirements. * Work closely with Art Directors and Lead Artists to ensure strong visual appeal. To succeed you should have… * 3+ Years experience in the games or film industry making weapons * Expert knowledge in common 3D software such as Blender, Zbrush, 3DS Max etc to facilitate concept creation. * Demonstrates an understanding of industrial design principles and how to apply them to weapons. * Demonstrates strong 3D modeling abilities as well as rendering, graphic design and iconography. * Need a strong sense of material surfaces and ability to communicate that visually. * Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose. * Self-managing and able to identify and meet deadlines and goals. * Fast and organized at researching and reference gathering. * Excellent attention to design, detail, form and function. * Must be a team player and collaborate with others. * Have excellent communication skills and ability to work one on one, in groups, and with multiple departments and different personalities, always being proactive. * Possess the ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute ideas. Understands the artwork is functional to the game, has game play relevance and implications, and needs to clearly communicate to the team of its intended goals. * Must be willing to go above and beyond what's expected to ensure the absolute best quality is achieved. * Ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively. * Must have a portfolio of work for consideration. Web based portfolios are preferred please. We'd love it if you also have... * Understanding and knowledge of existing firearms and how they function. * Ability to create production game assets if / when needed, including high poly, low poly, baked maps, materials, etc. * Strong knowledge of First Person Shooters and how weapon design relates to the gameplay experience. * Experience working in a live game environment, and or with MTX content * Flexibility to step in and help the team and project where needed regardless of job description or title. Candidates will need to submit the following: * Resume * Online Portfolio (with breakdown) Candidates will also need to be prepared for an Art Test. Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got you covered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more. Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. Ready to Activate Your Future? Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $29.8-55.1 hourly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Gaming Artist, Staff

    ACL Digital

    Concept artist job in San Diego, CA

    Job Description: Game Studios is seeking a skilled staff technical artist with Unity and/or Unreal Engine experience to work directly with our development team, design leads, and art director to help create and implement cutting edge characters, effects, and game elements in AR VR XR PC and 3D mobile games. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated problem solver able to create 3D character rigs and facial controls and implement animation control systems through blueprints in UE4. Real-time optimization of game assets and particles and knowledge of a cross platform game development pipelines is a plus. Minimum Qualifications 1-3 years experience rigging/skinning characters in Maya on a shipped MMO, mobile, PC, or console game. Demo Reel with shot breakdown showing rigging / simulation and technical proficiency. Game production experience and tech fluency in one development scripting language such as Python, MEL, C# or C++. Solid understanding of rigging realistic humanoid characters and creatures (FPS rigs a plus), with high proficiency in character skinning, physics, and technical workflows. Experience creating custom tools, and a wide suite of content authoring tools currently used in the industry. Strong debugging skills, ability to fix and troubleshoot workflow issues in artist software, version control systems, and rendering issues within game engines. Ability to create art content that is performant for runtime and appropriate for modern mobile & console game hardware. Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple disciplines. Strong ability to work independently. Experience supporting art teams in game development environment. Demo materials link is required & should include sample visuals of characters, projects, rigs or production tools. Preferred Qualifications BFA, BA, or Computer Science degree or equivalent on the job experience. Solid understanding of Maya, Unity, and Unreal Engine (including Unreals A.R.T. rigging system) and/or Advanced Skeleton. Visual scripting experience a plus = Unreals blueprint system. Extensive Unreal 4 blueprint or Unity 5 experience scripting. Experience with rigging cloth & hair in real-time engine. Experience creating complex materials in Unity or Unreal game engines within technical limits/constraints. Experience with Android OS and Android application development. Experience working on AAA games as a technical artist. Understanding of VR and AR mobile limitations and requirements. Passionate about gaming, well versed in modern game design techniques and best practices. Education Requirements Preferred: A BS in Computer Science or BFA or BA degree in art, design graphics, or have received equivalent on-the-job experience. Keywords UI, UX, AR, VR, XR, Gaming, Gameplay, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Unreal, Unreal Engine 4, Quixel, Substance, Maya, 3DS Max, Unity, UE4, User Experience, Design, User Interface, Animation, Technical Artist, Scripting, MEL, Python, Pearl, Blueprint, scripting About the Company At the heart we are passionate about next generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences across all platforms. Our highly creative teams are full of veteran game developers, game artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiast who work on our latest GPUs and Gaming hardware innovations around Mobile, PC, VR and AR. We have many great gaming positions open right now we feel you would be a good fit for our gaming team here. Comments for Suppliers: 1-3 yrs minimum Gaming Industry experience 100% remote approved, but must be willing to work PST URL or portfolio hyperlink must be included in the candidates resume.
    $74k-124k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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