Concept Artist - New Star Wars IP

NaturalMotion, BossAlien is Zynga Inc. subsidiary

At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create experiences that previously were impossible and that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and in creating communities that last.

In 2018 & 2019, NaturalMotion Studios were named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz. The awards were created to identify excellence in games industry employment and to help improve working conditions. We are extremely proud to be a winner alongside our industry colleagues and strive to constantly improve the working culture for our staff.

Job Purpose

We’re BossAlien, part of the NaturalMotion family, our mission is to bring AAA console visuals and deep, compelling gameplay to mobile platforms. As a key member of our concept team, you will have the opportunity to create exciting new concepts for the Star Wars universe as well as collaborating with a diverse team of experienced developers.

As a Concept Artist, you will be working as part of a dedicated team responsible for supporting BossAliens projects, visualizing and assisting the Art Director with establishing the game world and setting, and refining the details. This role will include Characters, Environments and marketing pieces.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To work with the Art Director to maintain the vision and style of the game

You have the ability to define the look & feel of a game through your concept art and have the personal and professional portfolio to prove it.

You’re passionate about – and have good knowledge of – character & environment design, art and culture.

Ability to create unique and original concept characters in the required timeframe.

You have an exceptional understanding of form and anatomy.

You can drive a character concept's evolution from rough concepts to a final tight production board.

An outstanding portfolio which proves that you have a good knowledge of perspective, colour, lighting and composition

Demonstrate good knowledge of, industrial design, graphical design and culture

Demonstrate imaginative and innovative solutions and interpretations to game situations

Required Experience & Skills

Experience working as a concept artist

Exceptional 2d skills

Technical Expertise in Photoshop.

Self-Organised and willing to participate in team meetings.

Strong visual sense for characters and environments.

Highly creative and introduce a fresh scope into any brief.

Ability to really get ideas, mood and scene settings visualised.

Desirable Experience & Skills