Concept Artist

Over the last twenty years we've entertained millions of players around the world with our award-winning and massively entertaining games. We are a team of accomplished people who create games with joy and passion. At Criterion, we place enormous value on creative collaboration,
fresh ideas, and unique perspective. Our studio is a healthy mix of industry veterans and newcomers working together to inspire, support, and educate one another.

We're looking for a Concept Artist who can work closely with our game teams bringing our Battlefield universe to life.

Responsibilities:
·       Help establish and convey the Art Director's vision through a wide array of concept art - from sketches to paintings, storyboards, mood boards and paint-overs to support art, design, gameplay and storytelling.
·       Create characters, vehicles, props, VFX concepts, environments.
·       Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, attend meetings within feature teams, and communicate the direction and requirements back to the concept team
·       Seek feedback on your work and give feedback to other artists in your team.
·       Contribute to a collaborative, service minded and learning culture.
·       Strong ideation, brainstorming and documentation skill

Qualifications:

·       Proven experience as a Senior Concept Artist on at least one shipped PC or console title
·       Basic knowledge of industrial design principles and engineering.
·       An artistic eye and broad knowledge of visual media and multiple techniques.
·       A broad knowledge of composition, perspective, color theory, real-world materials, and lighting.
·       Experience working with and supporting bridging teams and crafts to reach a common goal.
·       Expert level knowledge of Photoshop with an emphasis on drawing, painting and image making. Ability to block out ideas in 3D as well as 2D depending on the needs of the task.
·       A portfolio that shows versatility in design and process
·       Working knowledge of Blender would be desirable.

About Electronic Arts:

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.