Destiny Concept Art Outsource Specialist

Bungie

  • Bellevue, WA
  • $93,000-118,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping art assets from their inception until they are delivered into the hands of millions of fans? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow as part of a talented art team while contributing to best-in-class gaming experiences? Bungie is looking for the right person with the organization and creativity to help build art that inspires!The ideal candidate will have experience in the intake and oversight of outsourced assets. They should have a background in concept art and game development with an eye for design fundamentals, have exceptional communication skills and attention to detail. As a Concept Outsource Specialist, you will work closely with the Destiny 2 concept art team and provide critique during the creative process. You will collaborate across art disciplines as a key part of the External Development art team.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Partner with the Concept Art Lead to foster healthy working relationships between internal and external teams.
  • Work with Concept Art lead to review concept art and provide feedback and reference, paint-overs, and written guidance, with adherence to Destiny 2 franchise art vision.
  • Prioritize daily intake of concept art, ensuring feedback is provided promptly.
  • Maintain documentation for a backlog of art content.
  • Collaborate with art direction and design teams to generate briefs and ideate compelling thematic content for future releases.
  • Collaborate with internal Art Directors, art discipline leads, and outsource producers to track incoming assets and future work.
REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • A passion for external development, and desire to collaborate with external studios and freelance artists.
  • Fluency in game art pipelines.
  • Understanding of industry standard 2D/3D art software.
  • Solid foundational understanding of both character and hard surface art, with a keen eye for detail.
  • The ability to carry an idea from conceptual sketch phase to production-ready illustration with an understanding of translating these ideas to in-game content
  • Strong understanding of graphic design and industrial design principles, realistic character proportion and anatomy, and advanced understanding of fashion and thematic costume design
  • An online portfolio demonstrating art & design fundamentals.
  • Experience with high-volume and fast-moving development cycles.
  • Practical problem-solving skills.
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Shotgrid.
  • Experience with proprietary game engines and tools.
  • Understanding and passion for graphic design and fashion design.
Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.Bellevue Pay Range$93,000—$118,000 USDBungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:
  • 20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
  • 10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
  • 10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
  • One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked
Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie's remote policy is subject to change at the company's discretion.

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