YAGER seeking a Concept Artist (f/m)

[YAGER]

YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are an English-speaking studio that employs more than 100 people from 20 different countries. As passionate gamers ourselves, our focus is on the games we love to play: AAA, multi-platform experiences for a global audience.

 

Our people are our most important asset. Their individual skillsets and backgrounds, their creative and innovative thinking, and their love for games all create a collaborative environment which allows everyone to make their mark. We invest in the development of our staff, and reward their contributions with perks such as company parties, plenty of beer after milestones, opportunities for workshops, and more.

 

Concept Artist (f/m)

YAGER seeks the talents of a passionate Concept Artist to work for our AAA F2P project Dreadnought. Join us in shaping the direction of the project as a driving force in Concept Art and push the boundaries to deliver a unique user experience. We’re looking for people who love the idea of working together in interdisciplinary teams and a fast-paced and professional environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Support level design and level art teams in creating unique and rich environments

• Report directly to the Art Director and work closely with other disciplines in small interdisciplinary teams

• Create concept art for characters, weapons, props, architectures, environments, ambience situations (mood boards), based on the direction set by the art director

 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AAA experience

• You have shipped at least 1 entertainment project

• Ability to work within a style including a style set by another artist/art director

• Outstanding traditional illustration and coloring skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or similar)

• Strong knowledge of color theory, human anatomy, architectural, industrial & military design and art history

• Ability to range across numerous genres and to adhere to creative direction

• A good understanding of Dreadnought gameplay and the ability to play test

• Ability to take and apply direction and work well in a team environment

• Good communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

• Passionate about videogames

 

Desirable skills

• Experience with the Unreal Engine

• Storyboard and thumb nail drawing skills

• Texturing skills

• Material/Shader creation

• Additional skills such as modeling, lighting, or FX are beneficial

• Basic knowledge of 3d creation packages (3dsmax, Maya, Modo) and ability to prepare basic mock-ups using 3d geometry

 

Employment details

• Full-time and on-site

• Status: employment

• Start: as soon as possible

 

Join our Team!

If this sounds like you, and you love to work in a creative environment with people passionate about their work, please send us your application using our online form.

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