LogInTop positions for Artists! Check out this week’s 80 Level Job Digest for top openings at Bandai Namco, Take-Two, Epic Games, Riot Games, Netflix, and Santa Monica Studio.
Principal Video Marketing Artist at Bandai Namco Mobile
PAC-MAN to Tekken, Tamagotchi to Dark Souls, we are an entertainment company steeped in history and Bandai Namco Mobile is the core pillar of the Bandai Namco Group’s mobile strategy to grow in the West!
We offer a place where everyone can play an active role in decision-making and directly influence our collective work. Our goal in Barcelona is to enrich Bandai Namco's list of successful IPs by creating original and innovative mobile games, as well as growing our fan base in the West for our existing IPs.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in the mobile gaming industry.
- Sense of composition & rhythm, good fundamental understanding of editing and pacing.
- Knowledge of software such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Ability to independently follow a creative brief through the full production cycle, from asset preparation to final delivery.
- Capacity to iterate quickly on concept development through mock-ups and sketch work, for both videos made 'from scratch' and from existing design templates.
- Art Fundamentals in 2D and 3D
- An eye for camera motion, composition, and framing
- Solid artistic foundation (understanding of color, composition, and lighting)
- Visual culture in different fields (architecture, design, cinema, comics, games)
Senior Level Artist at Take-Two Interactive
Ghost Story Games is seeking a talented Senior Level Artist to join us on Judas, the highly anticipated game led by Ken Levine (System Shock 2, BioShock series). Unique in its bold, creative vision, Judas is also built upon novel technology by which the visual world, gameplay, and story unfold in meaningful, dynamic ways. The result is a significant and personal journey adapted to each player’s experience and offers a new approach to the art and storytelling of video games.
What You Bring:
- Established experience in the game industry as a mid-level to senior level artist, preferably with experience working with larger, complex productions.
- Proficient in art and technical experience within a real-time game engine.
- Experienced eye for form, line, value, rhythm, composition, and crafting deliberate visual hierarchy reads (focus direction, small-medium-large shape balance, ‘80/20 rule’).
- Familiarity with performance evaluation and optimization – working mindfully within metrics to maintain a smooth player experience.
- Experience with effective team-based iteration techniques, including a thoughtful consideration of the bigger picture of the overall game experience and creative vision, and an ‘order of operation’ and ‘ROI’ approach to iterative development.
- Ability to learn and understand technical tools and systems so they can be pushed to the limit to create the most visually interesting spaces
Concept Artist at Epic Games
Epic is seeking an experienced Concept Artist to join our team working on Fortnite, Rocket League, and Rocket Racing. A successful candidate should possess a strong sense of vehicle design, knowledge of 3D software, and a solid foundation in art theories. Must be a team player and demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously. The role involves working closely with the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to create appealing vehicle designs and environments. The candidate will collaborate with the art team to implement and sustain the creative vision for the game.
Requirements:
- An eye for modern automotive aesthetics that speak to our audience of teens and young adults
- Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experience
- Experience creating art from mechanical designs to exciting arena sports environments
- Experience in 3D software such as Maya, Blender, and/or ZBrush
- Excellent foundation skills, including composition, design, and color theory, and advanced knowledge of industrial design
- Experienced in working with external outsourcing vendors
- An excellent understanding of art pipelines
- Strong communication skills and understanding of various art disciplines
Senior Visual Design Artist (League of Legends, Seasons) at Riot Games
The role of a Visual Design Artist on the Seasons Enablement team is responsible for the ideation, development, and production of around-game UI experiences for features such as the Season Battlepass, the Sanctum, Champion Mastery, Ranked, progression systems for new game modes, and more. Scope of responsibilities covers working with UX designers, product, and engineers to bring interactive experiences to life and to players through world-class design specifications. Working within the League of Legends style and brand, maintaining robust libraries, and working with assets, illustrated artwork, and iconography are key to success on League.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the gaming or entertainment-related industry
- Portfolio that demonstrates the visual taste of contemporary graphic design and a strong artistic style
- Strong sense of composition, color, value, and 2D art fundamentals
- Experience in architecting and extending new UI visual styles
- Understand Visual Design best practices and use them to inform design decisions
- Proficiency in Figma and Photoshop
Surfacing Artist at Netflix
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!
We are seeking Surfacing/Look Development/Shading Artists to support our upcoming CG feature film!
What You’ll Need:
- A passion and an eye for making beautiful-looking CG objects, environments, and characters.
- Proven technical and visual skills with an understanding of art and design within an animation environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret design down to its fundamentals.
- 3+ years’ experience working on high-quality shading, surfacing, and texturing.
- 3+ years’ experience in animated features, feature films (VFX) or high-end episodics.
- Extensive knowledge of shader creation and implementation will be considered a bonus, as will experience using Houdini.
- Proficiency with Mari and Maya.
- An interest in problem-solving, a desire to work within a relatively technical pipeline, and a willingness to openly share knowledge.
- Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- A good understanding of lighting and colour theory, industry standards, conventions, and formats, to enable successful completion of tasks.
- Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills
Character Artist at Santa Monica Studio
Santa Monica Studio is seeking a Character Artist to assist our External Development (ExDev) Senior Character Artist in managing and reviewing outsourced character assets for our upcoming title.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as a 3D Character Artist, with exposure to outsourcing workflows preferred
- Experience reviewing and providing feedback on outsourced character assets
- Strong understanding of character modeling, sculpting, texturing, and material setup in a real-time game engine
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Painter/Designer
- Solid understanding of anatomy, proportion, topology, UV layout, and PBR workflows
- Experience working within a game development pipeline, including optimization techniques for real-time rendering
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to provide clear and actionable feedback
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and maintain constructive relationships with external teams
- Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple assignments
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