Digital Extremes Ltd., London, ON offices seeks Concept Artist to perform the following duties: 

 

• Create original and imaginative concept art for characters, the world and other assets that will inspire the team and help set the tone, look and feel of our games;
• Effectively collaborate with other artists to create the architectural design, character design and broader environmental design of the game;
• Work closely with the Art Director and Game Designer to take creative direction as well as reinforce the execution of the game’s visual design;
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule;
• Accept and provide direction with team members and participate and engage with the entire production team to stay current on the scope and understanding of the project;
• Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills and the ability to follow direction and to collaborate successfully with others;
• Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision, dedicated work ethic;
• Multitask effectively; prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details. 

Required Qualifications:

• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent concepting skills and range of style;
• Traditional art skills with an exceptional understanding of the human anatomy as well as architectural and environmental design;
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, atmosphere, materials and textures;
• Must be able to work within an established art style;
• Solid familiarity with Photoshop.

Preferred Extras:
• Storyboarding experience;
• Previous experience in the gaming field or similar industry.

Permanent, Full time (40 hrs/wk) @ $90,000.00/yr. Benefits include dental insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance.

Please send resume to S. Reeve (sarah.reeve@digitalextremes.com ).  Reference #16368 when applying.   Only qualified candidates will be contacted.