WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are collaborating on an all-new games and entertainment universe.
In addition to being a world-class games experience, this new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more.
Players, gamers, and fans of all kinds will be able to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other in ways that they love. Come join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment.
Epic is looking for a talented Senior Concept Artist to help build several initiatives as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Senior Concept Artist, you will work with the development teams to create memorable and compelling characters that exude personality and style. You will use your expertise in color, composition, shape, and visual design to help push our iconic visuals. Your craft expertise in character design will inspire you to continue pushing the boundaries of creating memorable experiences for our players.
In this role, you will
Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Creative Director, and core development team to drive and visualize many different types of content across several initiatives with Disney IPs
Create a diversity of character designs within the Disney IP
Use your understanding of the design process to solve visual problems and create world-class characters
Create designs that translate well into game-ready assets
Inspire and mentor other Concept Artists and Outsource Vendors
Provide timely and detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors
Collaborate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product
What we're looking for
7 + years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development
Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Art role
A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship
Deep understanding of fundamental art principles (color, composition, value/ lighting, form)
Strong understanding of the design process
Effective leader, collaborator, and problem solver able to coordinate with internal and external teams
Excellent organizational skills and ability to accurately estimate tasks and maintain schedules
Strong communication skills and understanding of various art disciplines (animation, character, environment, VFX)
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
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