Job Description
RAVEN SOFTWARE, developer of numerous award-winning games, including contributions to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, is looking for a passionate Sr. Concept Artist to join our talented team as we continue to develop the best game experiences in the industry. This position will play a key role in the creative design of the next-generation of first-person shooters (FPS).
Your Mission
This spot can be yours if you have proven experience designing AAA concept art, an aptitude for quick thinking, boundless creativity, a strong visual aesthetic, extensive knowledge of the Call of Duty games, and an understanding that iteration is part of the art process.
The Concept Artist will be required to work quickly, both independently and collaboratively, to create concept art, final art and assist in the world building within the Call of Duty business unit. This artist will be expected to generate new ideas, as well as execute on the Art Directors vision. In addition, this artist will be working on a variety of subject matter with a variety of art directors, modelers, designers, and environment artists.
- The Concept Artist will be asked to create a large volume of art and design of military and non-military equipment, environments, content related to character and weapon design, and to aid in any additional art related needs for Call of Duty with a variety of applications to the product with occasional forays into science fiction and fantasy related subject matter.
- The Concept Artist on occasion will be asked to aid in a large volume of resonant, communicative artwork with a focus on character design.
Player Profile
- 5+ years of AAA experience
- Strong affinity for environment design.
- Strong affinity for character design.
- A functional understanding of Call of Duty gameplay and the ability to play test.
- A strong interest in world building.
- Must be a strong conceptual illustrator.
- Thorough knowledge of Adobe Photoshop required.
- Knowledge of 3DSmax or Maya is preferred.
- Bachelors Degree or strong portfolio of Concepts in a variety of styles.
- You must provide a professional art portfolio or reel to be considered for this position
We have a unique vision for our studio. One that continues to inspire us today. We bring no egos. We focus on what is best for the game. We hire stunning peers. We own our own mistakes. We treat each other with respect.
After nearly 30 years, Raven Software continues to thrive. We have developed a team that cares about one another, our games, and our players. As we enter the exciting next chapter of our story, we are growing. Our team is creative, highly intelligent, well-led, and equipped to face this exciting future.
We are Animators, Artists, Designers, Engineers, QA Testers, and much more, but above all else we are a team who believes in ourselves, our peers, our studio, and our games.
If you want to be part of our team, apply today. We cant wait to hear from you!
