WB Games Inc. is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA, dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. A division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., the production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Warner Home Video (WHV), to bring games to market. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as a wide array of talented external game development companies. Currently ramping up hiring for multiple key positions, the company offers competitive salaries and benefits and a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new development organization working with world-renowned entertainment properties from the Warner Bros. library as well as great new original properties.
Job Profile:
Sr. Concept Artist - WB Games (Chicago Location) - #114692
WB Games Inc. is a new production studio formed in Kirkland, WA, dedicated to the development of games and interactive entertainment across all major console, PC and handheld platforms. A division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., the production company works closely with other Warner Bros. divisions, such as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Warner Home Video (WHV), to bring games to market. WB Games oversees the creation of games by internally owned developers as well as a wide array of talented external game development companies. Currently ramping up hiring for multiple key positions, the company offers competitive salaries and benefits and a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new development organization working with world-renowned entertainment properties from the Warner Bros. library as well as great new original properties. Monolith Productions, Snowblind Studios, and Surreal Software are subsidiaries of WB Games Inc.
Summary:
The WB Games development studio in Chicago seeks a Senior Concept Artist to be responsible for generating a variety of images to clarify the artistic vision of a given project. This artist will work closely with the Art Director and leads in order to assist in the development of the project and as an advocate for the art quality of the game. The Senior Concept Artist will create sketches and digital paintings of environments and characters. Senior Concept Artists help define the artistic vision for websites and marketing materials.
Job Responsibilities:
Fully realized inspirational paintings for the team and marketing.
Environmental studies, mood pieces and screen paintovers.
Sketches of props and individual environmental elements.
Character sketches and creature studies.
Detailed drawings of weapons.
Communicate with production artists to help clarify concepts in order to achieve milestone objectives.
Participate in meetings to share personal ideas.
Work Experience:
5-8 years working as an Artist, Concept Artist or Illustrator.
Previous game console development a plus.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
BA in art or related field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong portfolio demonstrating ideation as well as high quality images of character and environment art.
Experience with rapid-iteration of drawings and paintings suggesting atmosphere, lighting and form.
Architectural knowledge.
Interest in costume design.
Strong understanding of anatomy pertaining to humans and animals.
Creative problem solver.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Outstanding traditional art skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
Passionate about video games.
Must be proficient with 2D applications; Photoshop preferred .
Understanding of modern real-time 3D engines.
Benefits Include:
Incentive Plan, 401(k) matching contribution, relocation assistance, referral award program, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance program, employee discount program, 20 days personal leave per year, 10 holidays per year (one is floating), company parties and movie outings, medical/dental/vision (employee is 100% paid, dependents are 80% paid), life, AD&D, LTD, FSA, EAP. (Please note that employee benefits are subject to revocation and modification.)
