Production Artist

Overview

We are looking for a highly imaginative 3D and Concept Artist who knows how to translate Minecraft's cultural footprint into captivating visual art. This role involves hands-on creation of top-tier 3D artwork and conceptual designs to support Minecraft's worldwide marketing and social media campaigns across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce premium 3D artwork, visual concepts, sketches, mockups, and key visuals for social and paid media, marketing campaigns, franchise projects, and community initiatives.
• Convert creative briefs, business goals, and marketing strategies into visually engaging concepts that clearly convey ideas and inspire stakeholders.
• Create concept art, environmental visuals, product renders, campaign materials, and creative mockups to define and evolve artistic direction.
• Prepare polished visual presentations for planning, pitching, and creative development.
• Generate adaptable artwork suitable for multiple channels including social platforms, websites, events, marketing campaigns, and partner communications.
• Work closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Marketing, Social teams, Producers, and other stakeholders to maintain alignment with brand strategy and standards.
• Explore a variety of visual ideas and iterations while balancing creativity, speed, and quality.
• Stay informed on trends in design, gaming, tech, entertainment, and culture to identify new creative opportunities.
• Experiment with new tools, including AI-assisted creative processes, to boost ideation and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company and Minecraft brand guidelines, accessibility, confidentiality, and community expectations.

Experience

• Five to seven or more years in 3D art, concept art, visual development, entertainment art, marketing design, gaming, or related creative roles. Exceptional portfolios may compensate for years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to execution while effectively communicating creative direction.
• Experience delivering artwork that supports marketing goals and enhances audience engagement across diverse platforms.
• Skilled in developing mockups, visual prototypes, and campaign assets that assist stakeholder alignment.
• Strong collaboration experience across creative, marketing, social media, production, and leadership teams.
• Comfortable working under fast-paced conditions with quick feedback incorporation, maintaining high quality amid tight deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Portfolio showcasing strong skills in 3D artwork, concept development, visual storytelling, sketches, mockups, key visuals, and campaign creativity.
• Expertise in principles of composition, lighting, color theory, form, storytelling, and visual communication.
• Ability to create and communicate visual directions through varied media including sketches and refined presentations.
• Experienced working at different levels of detail, from rapid concepts to polished final assets.
• Proficiency with leading 3D and creative software for modeling, rendering, and visual development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across diverse groups.
• Capability to adapt creative outputs to various formats and marketing channels.
• Social media-focused creative approach tailored for audience engagement and interaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI-driven creative workflows facilitating rapid ideation, iteration, and design exploration without compromising originality or quality.
• Background in entertainment, gaming, marketing, or franchise-centered creative projects.
• Experience with internationally recognized brands and creating content appealing to wide consumer audiences.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Minecraft community culture and visual identity.

Compensation and Other Information

The expected hourly pay range is between $55 and $60, with eligibility for overtime pay as mandated by law. Final salaries depend on experience, skills, and education. Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bereavement leave, 401(k) match, various insurance options, commuter and dependent care benefits, and performance bonuses. Sick leave and mobile reimbursement are provided in accordance with local laws.

Consent and Communication

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