Concept Art Conjurer/Conjuress (Concept Artist)

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Welcome Adventurer!

For our brave tribe Black Drakkar Games we are looking for an experienced Concept Art Conjurer/Conjuress (Concept Artist).

We are a young developers' studio established by industry veterans and powered by very experienced and perfectly harmonized individuals. We are a Polish company based in Warsaw, hidden in the silence and greenery of Fort Mokotow. Our team co-develops various game projects.

Currently, one of the ongoing projects we are involved in is an unannounced Sci-Fi game based on a popular IP and developed in Unreal Engine 5. For this project, we are seeking a talented Concept Artist who will play a key role in supporting the development team by crafting high-quality concept art that brings our creative vision to life.

What will be your main responsibilities?

• Work closely with the Environment team, working with moodboards, color schemes, sketches, and quick paintovers for your part and to help, guide or mentor younger artists.
• Partner with the 3D Art Team to ensure the concept designs work within metric, providing breakouts, and paintovers of architecture and props.
• Collaborate with the art and design teams to contribute to the visual direction for our game.
• Taking ownership of a given level and crafting its vision. This may include creating loose sketches, high-level paintings, gameplay paint-overs, blueprint sketches for 3D Artists, matte paintings for skyboxes and more, all while staying true to high-level artistic guidelines.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience as a Concept Artist.
• Exceptional ability to create mood, emotional impact and atmosphere in environments.
• Having a proven track record of creating stunning and beautiful environments through visually appealing and well-crafted concept art.
• Experience in the full development process of a published title leading to understanding of what makes an impactful location, and how to break key art down to digestible work for other team members.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, multiple art styles, composition, color theory, and lighting and keen eye for detail.
• A passion for game development and the ability to both inspire and execute.

Additional advantages would be:

• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Experience in creating, preparing and optimizing UI.

What personal qualities are important to us?

• Strong communication skills and willingness to work in a team.
• High creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently plan your own work including estimating the needed time, searching for references.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work in an experienced and friendly environment.
• Interesting projects that guarantee development and satisfaction.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality projects.

What do we offer?

• Attractive salary depending on experience.
• Work on-site or hybrid in Warsaw (preferred) or remote.
• Both B2B and employment contracts are possible.
• Long-term cooperation.
• Flexible working time (core hours 10:00 - 16:00).
• Holidays and sick days are paid.

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