Job Description

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Environment Concept Artist – Echtra Games

Careers Category:Art & Animation

Careers location:Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; Eugene, OR

Connected Worker Type:Connected

Requisition Id:R_113186

Position Overview

Echtra Games is looking for a talented Concept Artist with expertise in environment art to join our growing team on an exciting new cross-platform Action Role Playing Game! You will be working as part of a dedicated team responsible for creating captivating worlds beyond players’ expectations. 

Echtra Games is a small game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules!

Main Responsibilities

• Visualizing and assisting the Art Director with world building, establishing the game setting, and refining the details
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Environment Artists to maintain the vision and style of the game
• Define the look and feel of a game through your concept art

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience creating high quality environment concept art for video games
• An outstanding portfolio which demonstrates your command of foundational art skills (drawing, painting, material indication, perspective, lighting, composition, color theory, shape language, and interior/exterior design) 
• Solid understanding and execution of hard surface design (buildings, vehicles, machines) 
• Advanced technical expertise in Photoshop
• Ability to take direction and feedback from the team as well as contribute your own ideas 
• Demonstrate imaginative and innovative solutions to game situations
• Possess a creative passion for taking the player outside of their world  

Pluses

• 3D package experience (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Zbrush, SketchUp)
• Experience with licensed IP projects
• Foundational understanding of the ARPG genre
• Familiarity with looter shooters 

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
• RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
• Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Global Fitness reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Subsidized Back-up child care (US)
• Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at AccommodationRequest@zynga.comto request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

The pay range for this position in  California at the start of employment is expected to be between $69,900 and $103,000 per year. 

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.   Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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