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Environment Concept Artist - Echtra Games

Chicago, IL

Echtra Games is looking for a talented Concept Artist with expertise in environment art to join our growing team on an exciting new cross-platform Action Role Playing Game! You will be working as part of a dedicated team responsible for creating captivating worlds beyond players’ expectations.

Echtra Games is a small game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules!

Main Responsibilities

• Visualizing and assisting the Art Director with world building, establishing the game setting, and refining the details
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Environment Artists to maintain the vision and style of the game
• Define the look and feel of a game through your concept art

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience creating high quality environment concept art for video games
• An outstanding portfolio which demonstrates your command of foundational art skills (drawing, painting, material indication, perspective, lighting, composition, color theory, shape language, and interior/exterior design)
• Solid understanding and execution of hard surface design (buildings, vehicles, machines)
• Advanced technical expertise in Photoshop
• Ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute your own ideas
• Demonstrate imaginative and innovative solutions to game situations
• Possess a creative passion for taking the player outside of their world

Pluses

• 3D package experience (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Zbrush, SketchUp)
• Experience with licensed IP projects
• Foundational understanding of the ARPG genre
• Familiarity with looter shooters

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $69,900 and $103,000 per year.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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