About the role
Job Description
We’re looking for a highly-skilled, driven and deeply creative Senior Concept Artist to work on an exciting new and original IP for console and PC. As a Senior Concept Artist you will be instrumental in designing original and imaginative concepts for characters, environments and other game assets for our ambitious sci-fi/fantasy project. Working both independently and in cooperation with the Art Director and other artists, you will be instrumental in shaping the final vision for the game. We need someone who’s self-motivated, incredibly creative and has fantastic vision.
Responsibilities
- Produce AAA standard concept art in line with art direction.
- Work closely with the Art Director and development teams to produce highly creative, visual ideas to help the development of our game.
- Work on a wide variety of concepts, including humans, creatures, architecture and weapons.
Essential Requirements
- An excellent concept art portfolio demonstrating hands on creativity and expertise in creating inspiring concept art images at AAA standards.
- Excellent traditional artistic skills with a good grasp of anatomy, architecture, technical, lighting and colour theory.
- Ability to work with the development teams on the visual development of gameplay ideas, characters, locations, props, vehicles and game atmosphere.
- Ability to quickly develop and iterate on design ideas across all aspects of the brief, accommodating feedback from Directors and development teams.
- Ability to clearly communicate design ideas both verbally and visually.
- Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development.
- Excellent knowledge of 2D painting programs, such as Photoshop.
- Ability to work in a fast environment and concept ideas rapidly.
Beneficial Skills
- Experience with 3D packages (Maya, Zbrush, etc).
- Previous experience focused on environment concepts.
- A keen gamer with industry knowledge.
- Game development experience.
Working Conditions and Location
- The position is in-house based in Cambridge, UK.
- The team is currently working remotely due to the pandemic, and you will be required to work from home until further notice.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK.
About Just Won’t Die
Just Won’t Die is a team of passionate game developers located in Cambridge, UK. It’s an exciting time to join Just Won’t Die as we embark on our journey of creating an exciting and original fps with broader ambitions in multiple entertainment spaces. We’re a diverse group of veterans with decades of experience working at multiple award-winning studios on a vast range of titles on PC, console and mobile. We decided to start Just Won’t Die early in 2019 so we could create games we want to play while building a team of developers we love working with.
How to Apply
Send your covering letter, CV and portfolio to contact@justwontdie.com