Concept Artist - 2027 Summer Internship

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a Concept Art Intern to join us for our Obsidian University Internship Program and help make our next world-class role-playing game.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to concept props, weapons, armor, environments, and points of interest. Spend the summer learning with other RPG and video game enthusiasts while working side-by-side with our world-class developers. You can help build fantastic worlds and contribute to the next great Obsidian Entertainment title.
• Create a wide range of concepts, including props, weapons, characters, and environmental pieces
• Work closely with the Art Lead and other team members to ensure the visual target is met or exceeded
• Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions
• Complete work under reasonable deadlines

Requirements

• Proficiency with Photoshop

Knowledge of color theory, perspective, and lighting

• Ability to learn development pipelines and come up with creative solutions
• Ability to communicate processes and ideas from thumbnail to final render stages
• Passion for gaming
• A web portfolio that demonstrates examples of environment, weapon, and prop concepts
• Portfolio Pluses
• User Interface concepts
• Graphic icons

Preferred

• Experience with any 3D programs and environment art
• An interest in video game theory and design
• Storyboard experience
• Background in Architecture, Photography, or Cinematography

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this role is

$22.00 - 30.00 per hour

Graphic design examples

• Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.
• Applications will close on Friday, January 29th at 5:00 pm PST.