At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 11 million players worldwide.
ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine.
As a Senior Character Artist, you will be instrumental in shaping the artistic vision for our game by helping to define the look and quality of our characters within a semi-stylized visual direction. Reporting to the Art Manager and working closely with the Character Lead, you’ll take direction and collaborate to ensure the integrity of all character-related assets. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for character art, someone ready to help develop new pipelines and contribute to character customization, including both human and non-human characters.
Your experience will help answer critical creative questions: How do characters look and move in our world? How do we create diverse and inclusive customization options that resonate with players? You’ll also play a part in ensuring that character creation aligns with gameplay progression and aesthetic customization.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Priority consideration will be given to candidates local to the Bellevue, WA area or those open to relocating and occasionally working onsite.
Please note that the pay range listed in this job posting reflects the full salary range for this position. While we provide this range to offer transparency, our target hiring range typically falls between the minimum and the midpoint, allowing for growth potential within the role.
Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential. When determining an offer amount, many things are taken into consideration such as qualifications, experience, internal equity and work location. We strive to provide competitive and equitable compensation packages to all our employees.
This role is also eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, 401(k), flexible and dependent care spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays and parental leave.
Don’t meet every single requirement on this job post? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ArenaNet, we believe diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and backgrounds make us a better team – we celebrate it. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
