Vehicles & Weapons Concept Artist

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Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

About the Role:

Star Citizen is a well-regarded game recognised for its rich and detailed universe, and we are now looking for a passionate Concept Artist to join our small, yet close-knit team.

The successful Concept Artist will help shape and design core parts of Star Citizen, including spaceships, spaceship weapons, ship components and FPS weapons.

Working with various departments, the design work will encompass the entire cycle, ranging from small to large and from complex to simple. We have a large library of existing designs and artwork to reference as well as a well-defined, well-established pipelines and processes to provide an environment every Concept Artist could thrive in.

What does a Concept Artist at CIG do?

• Create new, exciting designs and concepts that get the artists excited to bring them to life.
• Build on ship manufacturer guidelines to expand Star Citizen product range (such as Ships, Weapons).
• Develop ship interiors and exteriors.
• Produce a variety of work, ranging from quick sketches and concept 3D assets to final promotional imagery for marketing.

What do we expect from our Concept Artists?

• Experience in 3D and 2D environments.
• Ability to communicate form, function, materials, lighting, animation, etc., to other departments within the organisation in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to collaborate and share ideas, while being able to take direction to achieve project\’s needs.
• Willingness to learn and nurture core art skills.
• Ability to multitask and have an innovative approach to problem solving.

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CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it\’s our differences that make it special.

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