Concept Artist

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Overview:

The Concept Artist will work with the Lead Artist and the Art Director, crafting art assets which help drive the visual identity of the game. Art tasks will range from sketches/storyboards and other proof-of-concept assignments to final in-game and marketing artwork.

What You'll Do: 

• Provide creative concept design solutions and visual development, ranging from quick sketches and proof-of-concept storyboards to final art that will be used in the game and marketing
• Create art assets that adhere to the game art style
• Communicate closely with the Lead Artist, Art Director and collaborate closely with other function stakeholders, staying aware of and maintaining schedules and production needs
• Develop art and other required skills further 

What You Bring: 

• 2 years of experience as a concept artist - please include your portfolio with relevant industry/personal work.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Eye for composition, color theory, design
• Strong rendering skills, and ability to adapt to different art styles
• Solution-oriented
• Excellent sketching skills for storyboards/proof-of-concept pitches
• A capacity to come up with new and creative ideas in your work
• BFA or equivalent degree
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator, After Effects, 3D, Unity knowledge a bonus.

What We Offer You : 

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits

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