Concept Artist

Timberline Studio is a diverse team seeking to tell emergent stories in beautiful and stylized worlds. Our first release was The Red Lantern, a story-driven, dog-sledding game. Our team is comprised of veterans and those that are newer to the industry and we pride ourselves on helping to build up new talent. We are seeking curious and imaginative people to join our team and help us develop our next game.

We're looking for a concept artist who can help us bring our vibrant fantasy to life and to surprise and delight our players.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the team and studio leads

  • Create vibrant and imaginative concept art for characters, costumes, environments, props, and creatures

  • Create full environment concepts with an emphasis on atmosphere and mechanics. Every image tells a story.

  • Develop turnarounds and detail sheets for the modelers to work from

  • Collaborate with the team to make the vision a reality

  • Iterate on your concepts to find the balance between concept and gameplay needs

  • Assist with reference gathering, documentation, and communicating ideas about the designs you're developing

  • Provide paintovers to the team to help refine the look and quality

  • Be an integral part of the studio's culture of collaboration and openness

The ideal candidate will also have skills and experience with

  • Pushing the boundaries of standard anatomy to develop unique characters and designs

  • Comfortable delivering in a variety of formats from thumbnails and roughs to more detailed pieces

  • A broad understanding of video game pipelines and the needs of the team from a creative and time perspective

  • Able to take and provide feedback in a kind and respectful manner

  • Expert in Photoshop or similar paint program and an understanding of other game art production tools

Bonus

  • Understanding or skilled in 2D animation

  • Able to help  paint textures

  • Light UI design and iconography

 

This is a full-time, salaried position. We prioritize live-work balance with a flexible schedule and the second and last Fridays off each month. We are open to local and remote candidates and are open to a contract position.

We offer:

  • Competitive Salary (Depends on experience and location)

  • 401k

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Flexible Paid Time off

  • Remote position with option to work in the office if in Los Angeles area*

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Sick Leave

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and portfolio to jobs@timberline.studio. Include "Concept Artist" and your name in the subject line.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply if you are interested. If you are not sure if you fully match all of the above but feel you are good for the position, please still feel free to submit your resume. Even if this opportunity might not be the best fit, others might be and we'll know you're interested in working with our team.

*If you are in the Los Angeles region, you’ll have the opportunity to work out of our office on a hybrid schedule. Timberline Studio requires all in-office team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with the exception of those who are entitled to a reasonable accommodation due to a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief under the law. You will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated upon hire.