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Are you ready to shape the visual landscape of our next gaming adventure? As the Lead Concept Artist, you'll be at the helm of our artistic vision, guiding a team of talented artists to create immersive worlds that captivate players worldwide. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge games and make your mark in the gaming industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of Concept Artists, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to foster their growth.
- Collaborate with the Head of Creative, Art Director, and other team members to establish the visual style and tone for each project.
- Create high-quality concept art, including characters, environments, and key visual elements, to bring our game worlds to life.
- Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback, ensuring alignment with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams to translate concept art into game assets while maintaining visual fidelity.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously elevate the quality and innovation of our games.
What you bring to the role
- Proven experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic skills and creative vision.
- Previous leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and guide a team to achieve their full potential.
- Proficiency in digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant software.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of game development processes, including art pipelines and technical constraints.
- Passion for gaming and a deep appreciation for storytelling and world-building.
Bonus Points
- Background in traditional arts, including painting, illustration, or design.
- Knowledge of project management tools and experience with outsourcing.
- Experience working on AAA titles or high-profile game projects.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques.
- Proficiency in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
What we offer here at PlaySide
- Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
- Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
- Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
- Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Half price state-of-the-art Gym access! (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag!
- Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!
- Relocation Assistance
PlaySide is the largest independent games studio in Australia. Founded in 2011, we’re a team with big ideas and the skills to deliver with our incredible team. In our history, we have released over 50+ titles across Mobile, PC, VR, AR, and now moving into console. We take so much pride in each and every project we create. Playside is a place of endless opportunity, where we focus on keeping the fun in game development. We offer an amazingly professional, playful and supportive working environment. If you thrive on challenges and want to work on a diverse range of projects for a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.
