Concept Artist

  • Full-time
  • Project: Red
  • Department: Art
  • Location: PL, Cracow (Remote/Hybrid)

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting AAA projects with the top publishers in the industry: Project Gemini with Square Enix and Project Dagger with Take-Two (2K), in addition to a new IP to be self-published and two other games in a concept phase. One of our IPs is also being adapted for VR technology.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

The role regards the project that is yet to be announced.

If you feel yourself able to deliver as nobody else, take ownership of your projects, and are ready to leave a mark on a game you work on, apply now!

Job Description

  • Creating cool environments, characters and weapons for our game and ensuring a consistent art style
  • You need to have a creative mind, the ability to create scenes with a memorable “wow” factor, but with grounding details to make it believable and personal.
  • Create character, environment, structure, creature, tone, or any other concepts that could be needed during pre-production and production phases
  • Conceptualize stylized designs to best represent game design intent that supports the overall vision for the project and work with game designers to vet their ideas through concepts and create designs that stay within technical constraints.
  • Understanding and evangelizing the visual style of the game
  • Produce benchmark quality assets covering all aspects of concept design, key art, illustration, and storyboards adhering to the products art direction
  • Develop style guides, creative briefs and art quality benchmarks for outsourcing and the team
  • Review and feedback on work produced by external artists
  • Mentor less experienced artists and lead by example with organised workflows and efficient processes

 

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in developing concepts in TV, Film or Games
  • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points
  • Strong portfolio showcasing your concept art skills
  • Solid traditional drawing skills and visual knowledge of human anatomy
  • Good mechanical design skills
  • Ability to show visual storytelling within an environment design
  • Traditional art skills along with core graphic design competencies (composition and layout, typography, color and light)
  • Strong Photoshop skills
  • Ability to work with several development teams, while maintaining consistency of design

Nice to have

  • Vector art creation (Flash, Illustrator)
  • 3D software knowledge (Blender/Maya/Max/SketchUp)

Additional Information

What we offer

  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna).
  • MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends.
  • Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
  • Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to.
  • In-company Polish and English language classes.
  • Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
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