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As the games division of Bad Robot Productions (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars, Star Trek), we at Bad Robot Games are on a mission to continually reinvent how stories are played.

We are a remote-first games company represented by a diverse team, which empowers us to make the kinds of games in which all players can see themselves. Working closely with our colleagues at Bad Robot Productions, our projects unite our extensive network of games, TV, and film industry talent to create original IPs, expansive worlds and tell new stories across all media platforms which are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Bad Robot Games is looking for a Character Art Director that is a passionate advocate and creator of diverse, multidimensional, representative and relatable characters across a variety of genres.

Are you ready?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with Game Directors, Art Directors, and artists to design, develop, and costume a wide range of characters, with an emphasis on diversity and representation
  • Develop various versions of the characters that complement and expand our IPs
  • Infuse characters with personality using visual cues, unique expressions and distinctive body language
  • Create characters that are relatable and possess human traits that will engage an audience
  • Shepherd characters throughout the development of the game and making sure quality and consistency are maintained throughout the development process
  • Understand the characters’ roles in the game ecosystem and design accordingly
  • Collaborate with directors and other artists to create a visual consistency with the overall looks of our games
  • Revise concepts and artwork according to feedback and teamwork
  • Problem-solve with the team regarding design issues
  • Adhere to production schedules

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years character art leadership for major PC or console AAA releases
  • 10+ years of game development experience in a senior artistic role
  • Two or more shipped AAA games
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage the character creation process from end to end
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work and inspire in a team environment
  • Experience with game engines such as Unreal or Unity
  • Proficiency in the pipelines, tools, and processes of creating, building, shipping, and supporting live games
  • A rich history of game playing across a wide variety of game genres
  • A strong belief in the importance of diverse characters

BONUSES

  • Online multiplayer FPS game development experience
  • Passion for horror and science fiction genres

BENEFITS

  • Competitive compensation package and benefits
  • We encourage a balance in work, personal life and are proponents of health & wellness
    • We provide Medical (PPO), Dental, and Vision - 100% of premiums covered for employee and eligible partner & dependents
    • Our studio closes several weeks a year for true relax + refresh time in addition to holidays
    • Our open time-off policy allows you to take the time off you need without worrying about vacation allotments or accruals
    • Comprehensive employee assistance program
  • Family and financial wellness
    • Paid parental leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Short-term and long-term disability
    • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
    • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • We are passionate about social impact and provide education, awareness, and outreach via Good Robot (Bad Robot’s community service and giving division)
    • Allocated funds to donate to meaningful non-profit organizations
  • Collaborative and casual work environment

DIVERSE AND DISTRIBUTED TEAM (REMOTE-FIRST)

  • We believe our studio should be representative of the people who play our games. Our goal is to make games in which all players can see themselves.
  • It’s 2021; games are being made by developers spread across the world. Our HQ is located in Santa Monica, CA, but our team collaborates from all over.
  • For now, we are only accepting remote candidates in the continental USA but may be interested in changing this policy as we grow.

FUNDED, BUT INDEPENDENT:

  • Backed by strategic and venture capital firms Galaxy Interactive, Horizons Ventures, Tencent, WBIE, and Iconiq, our investors believe in the future of storytelling in games and our ability to deliver on that promise.

We offer competitive salaries and compensation packages to all of our full-time hires — which includes comprehensive benefits and amazing opportunities. For more information on current career opportunities with Bad Robot Games, email [email protected].

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and to make reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled applicants. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).