Principal Concept Artist
San Francisco, CA
Art – Art /
Full Time /
Remote
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More*
Fully Remote
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
Happy Hours
Company Events
*Only applies to full-time positions.
We are looking for a Principal Concept Artist to work on a brand new project at the Jam City Narrative Game division. Your role is to explore a plethora of art styles in the effort to establish the visual targets for the new game. Versatility is your strength and you are great at understanding the decisions behind all visual elements. You are comfortable with a blank canvas and excel at bringing artworks to a polish state.
**In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website or a pdf showcasing recent artwork upon application.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Art Directors to establish visual targets for the new game.
- Set the standard for visual quality.
- Develop art guides for concept artists.
- Work with 3D artists to further refine the style in 3D during pre-production.
- Provide feedback to artists during production.
- Provide comprehensive research and reference material to educate the design of a given asset or idea.
- Design characters, environments and props.
- Present the ideas to the rest of the Art team or other departments.
- Visualize gameplay moments to communicate functionality and atmosphere.
- Work alongside your broader art team to brainstorm ideas and pass work between other artists.
- May be called upon to collaboratively solve design or product issues with individuals from those disciplines.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of game experience as a concept artist.
- Versatile art syle.
- Can create rough and highly polished 2D artwork.
- Good understanding of the 3D art pipeline.
- Great comprehension of human and animal anatomy.
- Excellent at posing characters to communicate actions and emotions.
- Can easily bring artworks to a fully rendered look, with a great understanding of lighting and materials.
- Complete mastery of Maya and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Hungry for problem solving.
- Art Degree or similar working experience.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with Unity.
- Ability to sketch using 3D software.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Range: $75,000 — $130,000 salary per year.
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We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.
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ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.
The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.
Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
