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Assistant Concept Artist
Electronic Arts (EA SPORTS)
Job Summary
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports interactive entertainment brands globally, known for top-selling videogame franchises and award-winning interactive technology.
The EA SPORTS Madden NFL team is seeking a passionate Concept Artist / Illustrator who excels at solving complex problems and creating engaging visual experiences. This hybrid role is located in Orlando, FL, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week.
Concept art is the foundation for the look, feel, and style of a project, setting the tone and visual style. The Concept Artist brings characters and worlds to life through visual storytelling, providing stylistic building blocks for the American Football project.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Concept team and Art Directors on project briefs.
- Research relevant project materials including styles, characters, and similar projects.
- Present concepts, research, and references to the project team.
- Interpret initial ideas and create quick sketch drafts for review.
- Conceptualize and visually communicate ideas to gain stakeholder buy-in.
- Create innovative, emotive art within technical limitations and tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with a diverse team to develop various visual themes reflecting the game.
- Develop characters, environments, props, logos, and designs based on feedback.
- Prioritize tasks and manage time to meet demanding content schedules.
- Stay updated with the latest design trends and technology advancements.
- Be a strong, self-reliant team member driven to deliver quality work.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong drawing skills specializing in concept design and illustration.
- Solid understanding of visual language: texture, color, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition, depth of field, proportion, spatial awareness.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong artistic and storytelling ability.
- Excellent sketching abilities for rough conceptualization.
- Ability to draw in a variety of styles.
- Proficient with digital 2D and 3D software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, and Blender.
- Ability to deliver high-quality artwork under tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills to explain concepts and support artistic choices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with collaborative tools like Figma and Miro is a plus.
- Understanding of composition, grid, color theory, typography, iconography, logo and layout design.
- Comfortable presenting cohesive design approaches and iterating based on feedback.
- Creative problem-solving skills with initiative and ownership.
- Interest in 3D and motion graphics is ideal.
- Knowledge of American Football and sports games is beneficial.
- Experience designing for video games and/or live services with microtransactions is a bonus.
Experience Requirements
2-3+ years of experience working on video game titles or relevant concept art / visual design experience.
Submission of a portfolio or recent work samples, including unique and original designs, is required.
Education Requirements
Not explicitly specified.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts offers an extensive portfolio of games and experiences worldwide. The company values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity, empowering employees to grow and do great work. EA provides a holistic benefits program focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, including paid time off, new parent leave, free games, and more.
EA is an equal opportunity employer and makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
