Senior Concept Artist

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior Concept Artist, working alongside the Lead Concept Artist and Art Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of concept art to define the world we create and ensure it delights our players with the highest quality visuals that provide the settings for memorable experiences.

Key Duties Include

You will work closely with the Lead Concept Artist and Art Director to create inspiring concept art that informs and communicates the vision for the game.
You’ll support the Lead Concept Artist in developing the look and feel of our game's worlds, levels, and characters.
You’ll be able to quickly generate sketches & production-ready concepts describing the new assets to the rest of the art team and wider departments.
Managing tasks and completing work to assigned deadlines
You will create concept art for characters, environments, and other creative assets to a senior level.
Collaborate with Design and Environment departments to meet specified requirements

Requirements

An up-to-date portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience
Great understanding of anatomy, atmospherics, form, scale, composition, perspective, lighting, and colour
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to mentor junior artists.
Ability to create concept art in 3D and 2D
Excellent proficiency with Photoshop
Proficient experience with Blender or other 3D software
Ability to manage time efficiently and work to assigned deadlines
A good understanding of project scope and technical limitations of game development

Desirable

Proficient experience with Unreal Engine 5
Industry experience as a Concept Artist having shipped at least one AAA title
A keen eye for detail and an appreciation for the natural world
A keen eye for architecture and interior spaces

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support