Concept Art Intern

About the position

The Concept Artist Intern position at Respawn, a studio under Electronic Arts, offers students a unique opportunity to engage in game development by creating high-quality concept art for the Apex Legends team. Interns will collaborate with experienced artists and designers, contributing to the visual direction of characters, environments, vehicles, and props. This role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and a passion for game development, providing a platform for interns to showcase their artistic skills and grow within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Create thumbnails, loose sketches, and detailed concept art pieces.
• Design concepts across various subjects including characters, environments, vehicles, and props.
• Manage work from start to finish while collaborating with other artists and designers.
• Ensure artwork aligns with the overall vision for art direction and player experience.

Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrating concept production design thinking and ability to communicate ideas.
• Understanding of proportion, scale, perspective, lighting, and color.
• Ability to design and illustrate characters, environments, and mechanical designs.
• Experience creating designs for 3D translation.
• Proficiency in relevant software packages such as Photoshop and Painter.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in real-time video game development.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to accept feedback.
• Passion for game development and high-quality art.

Benefits

• 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time)
• 16 paid company holidays per year
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Voluntary Disability Insurance for interns in California