Full-Time

Senior Character Concept Artist

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Montreal, QC, Canada

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 titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including online multiplayer capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend boosts Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms increase player engagement and retention in Epic's games.
  • Collaborations with brands and celebrities enhance Fortnite's marketability and appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may impact Epic Games' financial stability.
  • New collaborations may not resonate with all players, affecting engagement and revenue.
  • The competitive gaming market pressures Epic Games to continuously innovate and invest.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to other developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, enhancing its brand recognition.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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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