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Nintendo · 13 hours ago

Lead Concept Artist (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Nintendo is a leading video game company known for its innovative and artistic game development through its subsidiary Retro Studios. The Lead Concept Artist will collaborate with various teams to define the visual style of projects, create high-quality concept art, and mentor other artists while managing resources effectively.

Consumer ElectronicsGamingMobileVideo Games

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute the visual style of the project

Create high-quality concept art across a variety of subjects including characters, environments, and props—from thumbnails to final illustrations

Adapt to a wide range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized, based on project needs

Own and drive concept development while aligning with Design, Art, and Engineering teams to ensure visual cohesion and innovation

Provide contextual visual support for gameplay design throughout development

Offer mentorship, guidance, and actionable feedback to internal artists, fostering their growth and career development

Partner with Producers to plan, schedule, and manage internal and external concept art resources

Advocate for the concept art team within the studio and help define best practices and pipelines

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support individual career goals for direct reports

Qualification

Concept Art2D Art FundamentalsPortfolio DevelopmentProject Management Tools3D SkillsArt-related DegreeCommunication SkillsTeam-oriented

Required

8+ years of professional experience in concept art, with at least 2 full product cycles and 1 shipped project in a lead role

A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character and environmental concept design

Mastery of 2D art fundamentals including composition, color, lighting, anatomy, and perspective

Versatility across a wide range of art styles

Proficiency in standard industry tools; 3D skills (modeling, sculpting, materials, lighting) are a strong plus

Excellent communication skills, highly self-motivated, and team-oriented

Degree in an art-related field, formal art training, or equivalent experience

Preferred

3D skills (modeling, sculpting, materials, lighting) are a strong plus

Experience with project management tools such as Flow or Jira is a plus

Company

Nintendo

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Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.

Founded in 1980

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://nintendo.com

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