Full-Time

Senior Character Concept Artist

Posted on 10/24/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Character Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Animation
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • 7 + years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development
  • Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior/Principal Concept Artist role
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity, and craftsmanship
  • Excellent traditional artistic skills with a strong grasp of composition, anatomy, color theory, perspective, lighting, environment, architectural, character, costume and graphic design
  • 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)
  • You’re user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize different types of content across the Fortnite universe
  • Produce unique, memorable, and compelling characters that fit the Fortnite style
  • Create character designs in a variety of body shapes, race, and aesthetics
  • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule
  • Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors
  • Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games supports the broader development community by sharing its technology and expertise. The goal of Epic Games is to lead the gaming industry by creating engaging games and providing valuable resources to developers.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across devices and platforms.
  • AI integration in game development can reduce costs and increase game complexity.
  • VR and AR popularity offers Epic Games opportunities for immersive experiences with Unreal Engine.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights vulnerabilities in Epic Games' monetization strategies.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google may result in financial penalties affecting operations.
  • Increased scrutiny from FTC could limit Epic Games' ability to innovate freely.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading tool for game development across platforms.
  • The company excels in creating popular games like Fortnite, engaging millions of players.
  • Epic Online Services provide essential tools for developers to manage and scale their games.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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