Senior Artist

WB Games Avalanche – Senior Artist

Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc. seeks a Senior Concept Artist. Join the team who created Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

The Daily:

• Create and iterate characters, enemies and environment art and designs
• Create sketches and detailed renderings of props and individual environmental elements, detailed renderings and turnarounds for characters, creatures, enemies
• Collaborate on the visual style to ensure high quality

The Essentials:

• At least 5 years of progressively complex industry experience or a combination of experience with a BA in art or related field
• Strong ability to collaborate and mentor junior artists
• In-depth knowledge and exceptional foundation art skills
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy with an ability to render realistic concepts
• Strong understanding of costume design throughout human history
• Solid understanding of geography, geology, terrain, flora with an ability to render realistic environment concepts
• Solid understanding of a variety of architectural styles throughout history with an application to architectural studies/concepts
• Solid understanding of color theory, value structure, and lighting fundamentals with an application to both character and environment concept art
• Understanding of material definition with an ability to render highly realistic materials as needed
• Strong understanding of industrial design with an application in describing function and form
• Strong understanding of modern matte painting techniques
• Strong understanding of the IP the game is based on
• Must have an active, passionate interest in current video games to help drive the game to the next level
• Work well under pressure, work autonomously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Diligence with individual and team tasks
• Solid organization and production skills
• High capacity to learn new concept art tools and techniques to help increase quality and efficiency of concept art team
• Proficiency with 2D applications such as Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator etc.
• Proficiency of 3D applications such as Zbrush, Maya/Max
• Solid understanding of motion graphic software such as After Effects and Premier
• Portfolio/website demonstrating industry leading concept art/illustration skills