Concept Artist Lead (PGLCoA)

The Concept Art Lead will report to the Art Director.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creation of technical and conceptual designs to be used as reference by the 3D modellers
  • Following the vision and pipelines as defined by the Art Director and Lead Artist
  • Collaborating with other concept artists to maintain a consistent aesthetic throughout all aspects of the game
  • Ensuring that designs are consistent and appropriate within the IP's history, lore, and canon.
  • Keeping up to date with all upcoming game design requirements for the art department
  • Creating finished art pieces for promotional materials and art books

Position and Portfolio Specific Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge of the Battletech Universe, lore and canon.
  • Extensive knowledge of the design specifications of Mechs and other vehicles in the Battletech Universe.
  • Extensive knowledge of the design specifications, types, and placement of weapons in the Battletech Universe and their relationship to Mechs.
  • Very strong mechanical drafting skills.
  • Very strong grasp of scale, weight and mass in regards to mechanical design.
  • Rich background and understanding of colour and spatial composition.
  • A strong understanding of construction, mechanics and architecture.
  • A strong visual and spatial aptitude.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply the principals of modern industrial design.
  • Very strong ability to render complex mechanical apparatus in 3D, isographic and orthographic modes.
  • Capable of creating detailed schematics and exploded views of complex mechanical apparatus.
  • Ability to sketch out ideas and rough concepts quickly and legibly during meetings.
  • Ability to provide Mech concept art to a very high standard and in the style is required.
  • Ability to provide character, vehicle, weapon, and environmental concept art to a very high standard and in the style is an asset.
  • Understands the production and design processes relevant to creating video games.
  • Strong understanding of weapon design, form, function, and aesthetics.
  • Accomplished in exterior and interior vehicle design including chassis, powertrain, running gear, cabin/cockpit and body.
  • Strong general knowledge of various types of vehicles including air, land, sea and hybrid.
  • Strong ability to render mechanical vehicles and apparatus in various degrees of wear and damage.
  • Digital painting skills (photoshop or similar) required.

If you feel that you meet our requirements and want to apply for this position, please send us an email at recruiting@piranha-games.com. Make sure your subject line includes the position code along with your full name. In your cover letter tell us how your previous work experience as well as your own personal style illustrate how you would be a great fit for this position.