Description
Deck Nine Games is currently hiring a Lead
Character Artist to help us create the next generation of beloved
digital characters.
Could this be you? Well, are you an artist who
radiates passion, talent, and an unquenchable curiosity about the human form?
Do you want the camera to linger on your character’s faces, as the furrowing of
the brow or the clenching of the jaw communicates everything? Do you hunger to
lead a team of concept and character artists, inspiring them to bond tightly
and produce amazing work? If so, then you are the right person for the job!
Responsibilities:
- Work with studio Art Director and Game Director to design and create
cinematic-quality characters
- Train, mentor and lead a team of concept and
character artists (both in-house and remote)
- Create the highest level of character assets for an upcoming console
title
Qualifications:
- Enough years of experience to be able to deliver stylized
realistic characters that radiate life and personality
- Experience leading a diverse team of artists
- Ability to critically assess the work of others
and communicate clearly what’s needed to improve the work
Benefits
- Competitive
starting salary
- Generous
PTO including paid parental leave
- Health,
dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Growth
opportunities for your career
If you are a talented and passionate game
developer and are looking to challenge yourself creatively, please apply today!
Position is full time, on-site and applicants must already be authorized to
work in the U.S.
About Deck Nine
Deck Nine Games is an independent game developer
dedicated to crafting interactive story games that inspire, transform, and
entertain players. Our passion is storytelling games. We love the relatable
characters from a game like Life is Strange and the amazing action storytelling
from games like Last of Us.
Our first game, Life is Strange: Before the
Storm is loved by fans and has won multiple awards, including Game of Year and
was nominated for both a VGA and a BAFTA. The studio is 90+ people and is in
sunny Westminster, Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The studio is
working on an unannounced story adventure game and is growing additional teams
for more projects.
We’re looking for talented and self-motivated
people to join us as we aim to rise to the top of the storytelling game
studios. We are part of the thriving Colorado game dev scene and our location
offers a lower cost of living and a proximity to countless family-friendly
activities and amazing outdoor opportunities. If this sounds appealing to you,
please apply!
As the crafters of stories that encompass the
full breadth of life’s experiences, Deck Nine is committed to building a
diverse, inclusive, and multicultural team in which people from all walks of
life feel inspired to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and believe deeply in the creativity and strength built
from diversity of race, religion, disability, gender, gender identity and
expression, sexual orientation, nationality, and the many other qualities that
make us different.