Visual Concept Artist

4 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States IDR, Inc. Full time

As a Visual Concept Artist, you will have the opportunity to work with one of our top clients in the gaming industry, creating iconic characters and leading the visual direction for premium champion skins. This is a remote position, ideal for candidates based in Los Angeles.

This role involves interpreting and pushing concept designs in 3D within technical constraints, optimizing for dynamic animations and deformations. You will collaborate with other disciplines to create 3D assets that meet all aesthetic, technical, and product standards. In addition, you will mentor character artists, delivering feedback to aid in their growth, and contribute to documentation for best practices and workflow guides.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years' experience in the video games industry as a character artist, excellent knowledge of human anatomy, form, and color theory, and proficiency in modeling, sculpting, and texturing programs such as Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, ZBrush, Photoshop, and 3DCoat. Additionally, they should have experience creating high quality, hand-painted stylized characters, working with external partners, and mentoring artists.

We offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits, including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more, an opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization, and a close-knit and team-oriented culture. Estimated salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year.

Why IDR? We have 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets, an Employee Stock Ownership Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row.



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