How to Apply

To apply for any of our open positions, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject of the e-mail indicating the position you would like to apply for.  We normally like to see a cover letter, resume, and some links or samples of your work where applicable.  Please see our Resume Submission Tips section below!

For standard mail submissions, please send mail to:

Obsidian Entertainment
c/o Human Resources - Job Submissions
8105 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618-3096 USA

You may also submit your application to us via FAX at (949) 379-6611.

(Please, no telephone calls or in-person visits regarding job openings.)

Once we've had a chance to review your submission and there is interest in setting up an interview, our hiring manager will contact you to set up an interview.

Please note: All applicants must be willing to relocate near our offices in Southern California, and you must be a passionate gamer with the drive to make the best games possible!


Resume Submission Tips

Every application should include the following items:

Cover Letter
Include a cover letter that clearly states what position you are applying for. This is your one page opportunity to stick out from other applicants. (Helpful hint: We’re sticklers when it comes to format and content – please make sure you spell-check and read over your cover letter before sending it! We’ve received some really great stuff, even people who forgot to swap out a different developer’s name first! Don’t be that guy!)

Resume
Include a resume that contains the following minimum information:

  • Contact Information: Your full name, address, phone number and e-mail where you can be reached.
  • Objective: What position you are applying for? What are your goals for the job?
  • Work Experience: A summary of your work history, when you were hired and left, your job title and a description of your responsibilities.
  • Skills: What are you most proficient in? (3ds max, C++, Lightwave, etc.)
  • Education: Include information about diplomas, degrees or certifications.
  • References: Two or three references.

Artists
We prefer e-mail submissions that include website links and/or compressed e-mail attachments. Standard mail submissions are also welcome, but please note that we will not be able to evaluate them as quickly. After you submit your portfolio and/or reel, if we like what we see, we'll contact you to take a short Art Test that will help us get a sense of your art style, timeliness, and creativity.

3D / Video Material
If you would like to send your portfolio and/or reel to us via standard mail, please only send material on NTSC-based VHS tapes and/or CD-ROM only. Please be sure to clealy label either with your name and what position you're applying for. We will make an attempt to view your work in other formats if necessary, but this may delay your application. For CD-ROM submissions, please label what codec (DivX, QuickTime, et al.) you used to encode your video footage.

When submitting a demo reel, we require a document that breaks down what your role was in each scene. Describe what you did in the footage in as great a detail as possible -- if you created the entire sequence (from the modeling, to texturing, skinning, lighting and animation) let us know that.

2D / Paintings
If you would like to submit physical samples of your work, please send color copies. Do not send originals, as we will not be able to return them! Scanning your work into bitmaps and putting them on CD-ROM is preferred.

Programmers
We only require a cover letter and resume for programmers. Feel free to include any sample work; it can only help to separate you from others. Junior programmer candidates: We receive a lot of interest in these positions, and including any mod work or programming samples are highly encouraged.

Designers
We only require a cover letter and resume for designers. Based on these items, we may contact you to take a short Design Test that helps us get a feel for your creativity, timeliness, and ability.

Please note, we cannot return any materials that are submitted to us. Always send copies of your work, never the originals.
 

Open Positions

Area Designer E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for experienced and talented designers to do area design for our growing team of RPG developers.  For this project, area design refers primarily to content creation and involves designing area layout, pacing, and balancing as well as scripting encounters, creature placement, but area construction experience (especially in the G.E.C.K., Unreal, or other 3D level construction program) is a plus.
 
Senior Environment Artist E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for talented, self motivated Senior Environment Artist to join our growing team of RPG developers.  The Senior Environment Artist position requires a solid understanding of environment workflows, art pipelines, form vs. function and platform limitations. As well as posses an expert knowledge of shape, form, proportions, color and design principles and how they apply to game development.

The Senior Artist will assist the Art Director define the visual target of the environments in Obsidian Entertainment's Top Secret Project, as well as help mentor the other Environment  Artists and Junior Environment Artist.
 

Junior Environment Artist E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for talented, self motivated Junior Environment Artists to join our growing team of RPG developers.  The Environment Artist will be responsible for creating aesthetically pleasing environments.

Applying their expert knowledge of shape and form, proportions, color and design, they will model, texture and create the materials for various types of environments in our Top Secret Project.
 

Environment Artist E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for talented, self motivated Environment Artists to join our growing team of RPG developers.  The Environment Artist will be responsible for creating aesthetically pleasing environments.
Applying their expert knowledge of shape and form, proportions, color and design principles, they will model, texture and create the materials for various types of environments.
 

Senior Concept Artist E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for talented, self motivated Senior Concept Artist to join our growing team of RPG developers.  The Senior Concept Artist will be responsible for creating ground breaking concepts applying their expert knowledge of shape and form, proportions, color and design principles.

Conceptualize and create images under the direction of a lead artist.
 

Senior Engine Programmer E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a talented senior programmer for our upcoming console RPG. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, excellent problem solving skills, has the ability to deliver on time and work well in a team environment.
 

Senior Graphics Programmer E-mail

Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a talented senior graphics programmer for our upcoming console RPG. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, excellent problem solving skills, has the ability to deliver on time and work well in a team environment.