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Obsidian Entertainment

Develops narrative-driven RPGs with player agency

Concept Artist Intern

Concept ArtConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Irvine, CA, USA$22 - $30 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proficiency with Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of color theory, perspective, and lighting.
  • Ability to learn development pipelines and develop creative solutions.
  • Ability to communicate processes and ideas from thumbnail through final-render stages.
  • Passion for gaming.
  • A web portfolio demonstrating environment, weapon, and prop concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Create concepts for props, weapons, characters, and environmental pieces.
  • Work with the Art Lead and other team members to meet or exceed the visual target.
  • Participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions.
  • Complete work under reasonable deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with 3D programs and environment art.
  • Interest in video game theory and design.
  • Storyboard experience.
  • Background in Architecture, Photography, or Cinematography.
  • User Interface concepts.
  • Graphic icons.
  • Graphic design examples.

About the Company

Obsidian Entertainment

Develops narrative-driven RPGs with player agency

Obsidian Entertainment is a video game developer based in Irvine, California, focused on creating role-playing games. Its titles, including The Outer Worlds, Pillars of Eternity, and Grounded, offer rich stories, deep character development, and choices that affect how the game unfolds, in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The company designs games and earns revenue through game sales, downloadable content, and in-game purchases, often working with publishers like Microsoft and Private Division for distribution. What sets them apart is a strong emphasis on player agency and narrative-driven design, giving players meaningful control over the world and its characters. With a proven track record and passionate fan base, Obsidian’s goal is to deliver engaging RPG experiences that invite players to explore and shape immersive game worlds.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$4.9M
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
2003

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