Principal Concept Artist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Principal Concept Artist (R26575)
Department
Art & Animation
Location
Cary, United States
Product
Fortnite
Company
Epic Games
Requisition ID
R26575
WHAT

MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You’ll Do
Epic is looking for a talented Principal Concept Artist to help us continue to shape the future of Fortnite. As Principal Concept Artist you will work with the development teams to create memorable environments along with unique and compelling characters that exude personality and style. You will use your artistic expertise in color, composition, shape, and visual design to help push our iconic visual style. Your craft expertise in both character and environment design will provide the inspiration which will continue to push the boundaries of what Fornite means to our players.
In this role, you will
Collaborate closely with the Art Directors and core development team to drive and visualize many different types of content across the Fortnite universe
Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of Concept Artists and outsourcing vendors
Provide timely & detailed feedback for the concept art team and outsourcing vendors
Coordinate with other art, design, and production teams to help accomplish the goals of the product
What we’re looking for
Worked on at least one AAA game in a Lead or Principal Concept Artist role
Portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity and craftsmanship
Effective leader, collaborator, and problem solver able to coordinate with internal and external teams
Excellent organizational skills and ability to accurately estimate tasks and maintain schedules
Strong communication skills and understanding of various art disciplines (animation, character, environment, VFX)
Excellent traditional artistic skills with a strong grasp of composition, anatomy, color theory, perspective, lighting, environment, architectural, character, costume and graphic design
7 + years experience in the game industry working in AAA game development
You’re user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS

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EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.