Job Description
We are seeking an experienced 2D Creature Concept Artist to work on one of the biggest Metaverse projects ever Seedworld.
As a 2D Creature Concept Artist, you will show your expertise and be responsible for creating fun and innovative designs for creatures, pets, and other fantastical beings of Seedworld.
Responsibilities:
- Design original and imaginative concepts for creatures and pets in and stylized fashion based on project requirements, scripts, or creative briefs.
- Develop personalities and characteristics for creatures to enhance their depth and believability within the fictional world.
- Conduct research on various sources to create and inspire the creature designs.
- Maintain consistency in design style and visual language, matching the artistic style of Seedworld.
- Work closely with the Art Department team to explore ideas and develop creature design of Seedworld.
- Work with Art Directors, Technical Artists and Developers to understand technical requirements and ensure the pipeline is as efficient as possible.
- Active participation in technical and artistic discussions and problem solving.
- Ability to summarize own work, identify problems, and documentation to make internal and outsourcing communication better for the full team.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior artists, sharing expertise and best practices in creature design, and assist training in the department if needed.
Skills & Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Strong creature design portfolio and experience with designing creatures in a non realistic style and at various scope (e.g mighty cool fantasy beast to cute pets).
- 5+ years as a creature concept artist in the gaming industry with at least one AAA game shipped in the last 5 years.
- 5+ years of experience using Photoshop.
- Good visual and technical understanding of creature anatomy and rendering.
- Good artistic eye to complement the technical knowledge and ease collaboration with the Art Director.
- Strong experience of lighting and texture from an artistic perspective.
Desired Qualifications:
- Fast, organized, collaborative and able to handle feedback.
- Good teamwork, strong organizational, communication skills and a fluent level in English along with understanding production values, deadlines and priorities.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with sculpting creatures in Zbrush or Blender.
- Experience in the other area of expertise as a concept artist.
How to Apply
https://jobs.lever.co/seedify-fund/24b9b8d3-63f0-4532-8880-3b39c4ed6491
Remote work environment.
About the Company
Welcome to Seedworld Studios, the frontier of digital realms where the boundaries of creativity and innovation are constantly expanding. Backed by Seedify, the leading blockchain gaming incubator; Seedworld is a user-generated metaverse platform sculpted by the limitless visions of its community with a AAA quality stylized art direction.
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