Environment concept artist

Unannounced Project

Currently unannounced narrative indie studio is looking for an Environment Concept Artist to create compelling Environment Concepts for our upcoming debut title. Women, Queer and BIPOC candidates are especially encouraged to apply. This role is remote and provides flexible work hours. Project communication is online, including calls/screen share. Compensation commensurate on skills and relevant experience.

Role:

The individual we’re looking for will be able to help take ownership of Environment Concepts for an indie narrative project currently in pre-production.

  • Create concept variants for environmental landscapes, interior, and exterior architecture.

  • Build on existing visual development style guides to create new locations that fit in the project’s world.

  • Push stylization to bring environmental shape language to the forefront.

  • Concept art process includes creating from thumbnails, variants, through to final 2D image.

  • Create turnarounds to communicate forms for Environment 3D Artists on as-needed basis.

  • Creation of visual style consistency and language within your work, to fit within the world and align with character aesthetic.

  • Construct a world that is identifiable and communicates the IP

Needs:

We don’t expect or require a set number of years’ experience or shipped titles for this role. If candidates feel they can perform the listed abilities and can demonstrate the following qualifications, we will consider your application.

  • Photoshop, Illustrator

  • Cintiq or other tablet for digital painting

  • Clear communication of shape language and visuals that translate to 3D form

  • Understanding of traditional 2D art foundations and digital skill sets.

  • Ability to take high level ideas and translate into inspiring visuals.

  • Understanding of material, texture types and the ability to communicate those through the artwork.

  • Experience working with stylization.

  • Ability to explore visual concepts based on high level notes.

  • Communicate ideas through images.

  • Solid understanding of architecture, including time periods and associated historical relevance/styles.

  • Ability to communicate with 3D Environment Artists to translate your designs in-engine.

  • Problem-solving capabilities and technical understanding.

  • Communication, independent time-management and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work remotely and communicate via calls/screen share video conference.

  • Task driven, self-motivated, proactive.

Nice to haves:

  • 3D Modeling Knowledge

  • Prop Design

  • Graphic Design Expertise

  • Background in UI/UX/Icons

  • Mood board or Color Key experience

  • Lighting knowledge (3D/Unreal)

APPLY

To apply, please email info@realityhearth.com

Please include the following:

  • Your name and the job you are applying for in the subject line

  • Resume

  • Portfolio exemplifying relevant style and skill sets (online only)

  • Availability