Senior Concept Artist - Game Development

Creative Assembly United Kingdom
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AI Summary

Creative Assembly is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to develop and communicate game vision and universe. This role involves creating high-quality concept art, visual problem-solving, and collaborating across art and gameplay disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and proven skills in environmental and prop design.

Key Highlights
Develop and communicate game vision and universe in collaboration with Art Director and Lead Concept Artist.
Create high-quality concept art, provide visual problem-solving, and contribute to visual development of environments and characters.
Collaborate closely with design, environment, and character art teams, and communicate ideas effectively across multiple disciplines.
Technical Skills Required
Photoshop Digital Software (similar to Photoshop) 3D software (supporting knowledge) Unreal Engine (familiarity)
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work model (3 days in studio for many teams)
Work from Anywhere (temporary period, restrictions apply)
Enhanced holiday allowance
Maternity and paternity breaks
Flexibility with core hours
No-notice holidays
Bespoke relocation package
Private medical and dental insurance
Life insurance
Permanent health insurance
Critical illness cover
Free health care screening
Full studio closure over Christmas and New Year
All Bank holidays off
Diversity and Inclusion Network
Season ticket travel loans
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing support
Virtual confidential counselling
Community activities

Job Description


Description

As a Senior Concept Artist, you will work directly with the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist, as well as other internal Art/Gameplay disciplines to develop and communicate the vision and universe of our game setting, collaborating with multiple disciplines and production to track work and support team goals aligned with the game's direction.

On a Day-to-day Basis, You Will

  • Create high quality concept art in line with art and creative direction
  • Provide visual problem solving and creative solutions under the direction of Creative Leads
  • Collaborate closely with design, environment and character art
  • Contribute to visual development of new locations, environment elements and characters
  • Communicate ideas across multiple disciplines with good visual, verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • High quality and proven skillset in Visual Design and idea generating – from sketch, thumbnail, reference gathering to final well communicated concept art
  • Strong relevant portfolio
  • Comfortable with innovative exploration and brainstorming alongside multiple disciplines
  • Particularly strong skillset within highly functional Environmental Design, setting and prop designing
  • Experience working with the game/or film industry
  • Strong skills in Photoshop or similar digital Software
  • Ability to understand and communicate the visual Creative Direction while being able to consider the constraints laid out by the technical/gameplay requirements of the game
  • Self-management, ability to plan and provide reliable time estimates that meet project goals and deadlines
  • Great core understanding of the process of visual design alongside the current production pipelines in game development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of supporting 3D software
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine

Note: Applications for this role must include a portfolio/showreel (or link to a portfolio/showreel). Applications that do not have this information will not be considered

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid; what this looks like will be discussed during the interview process. For many teams this is 3 days a week in the studio. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

About Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.

We care deeply about the experiences we create and put our players at the heart of our decisions.

We are all game makers, no matter our role and are empowered to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid;what this looks like will be discussed during the interview process.For many teams this is 3 days a week in the studio.

CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

  • Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
  • Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
  • Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependentsPrivate medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
  • Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
  • Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
  • Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
  • Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
  • Community activities including parties, football and more

Our studio sites have disabled access. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment,

marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorized third parties.For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs

associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.

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