Concept Artist

What we need : Smilegate Europe is looking for a passionate and skilled Concept Artist, to join our growing team of developers. We're looking for an individual to collaborate with a team of like-minded and talented creatives to conceive of inspired characters, environments, props, and other gameplay elements. The ideal individual is someone who appreciates and thrives on the development process and has a great eye for design.

What the role involves :

• Collaborate with the Art Director to establish visual direction for the game.
• Create concept art for characters, environments, and props.
• Create storyboards, background illustrations, and promotional artwork.
• Collaborate with Artists and Designers to creatively solve problems.
• Assist Art Director and Art Leads by providing feedback and guidance to Artists.
• Design visually cohesive fictional/realistic worlds and characters.
• Assemble reference materials to support the concept designs.
• Provide and receive feedback professionally.

Role requirements :

• At least one shipped AAA title.
• A web portfolio that demonstrates skill in environment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, and props concept development.
• An effective researcher that understands how to successfully navigate through various databases to discover the best reference and imagery possible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present feedback and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work; committed to their discipline and its challenges.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Photoshop.
• Able to work well under pressure and deadlines with mínimal supervision.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of general 3d and game art production techniques.
• Some basic modeling experience.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine

About us : Aiming to create best-in-class experiences that last forever in players' memories, a team of Game Industry veterans is building a new AAA Open World game studio in Barcelona, backed by a quality-first market-leading publisher and developer. If you are an experienced team player who loves game creation, values autonomy within a multi-national team, and would welcome the challenge of building new IPs and career-defining games - get in touch!

Working at Smilegate Barcelona :

• Breakfast in the Office.
• Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).
• 23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to2nd January).
• Develop your career working in a super exciting environment with a great working atmosphere, international work environment
• Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks and beverages).
• Beer Thursdays
• Flexible Working Hours & Flexible Friday.
• Flexible working conditions of Work From Home.
• Private Health insurance including dental coverage.
• Team Building Events.
• Relocation Package/assistance and VISA support.
• Much more still to come

**Are you ready to join our Smile-family? We are already excited to have you!