Lead Concept Artist - Video Games

Our client, a leading organization in the gaming industry, is seeking a Concept Artist II to join their creative team. As a Concept Artist II, you will be part of the Art Department supporting the Game Development Team. The ideal candidate will have creativity, collaboration skills, and a passion for innovative visual storytelling, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title : Lead Concept Artist

Location : Remote

Pay Range : 60-70 / hr

This will be a short term contract with possibility of extension based on personal performance and project needs. All applicants must have video game industry experience, preferably with racing games. Some experience with VR platforms is a big plus.

Please make sure your portfolio is linked on your resume

What's the Job?

Work with the concept team, art, and game direction to establish art style and tone guides and create inspiring mood pieces, gameplay and character ideation, sketches, and color key scripts

Collaborate with other art and design disciplines to help steer initial conceptual direction into compelling visual and game experiences throughout development, including more detailed production callouts and reference and mood boards

Provide feedback and mentorship to other concept artists on the team, supporting both creative vision and professional growth

Help expand the capabilities of the concept team through training, process refinement, and team building

Assist in candidate recruiting and hiring to strengthen the team's talent pool

What's Needed?

3-5 years of industry experience as a concept artist

Portfolio demonstrating conceptual design fundamentals and versatility in rapid ideation sketching and production paintings

Strong foundational art knowledge in form, value, color, proportion, anatomy, and scale

Excellent communication skills with experience giving and receiving creative critique

Familiarity with game development processes and workflows

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work on innovative gaming projects in a dynamic environment

Collaborate with talented professionals passionate about game art and design

Contribute to the development of visually compelling game experiences

Grow your skills through mentorship and team-building initiatives

Be part of a company committed to diversity and inclusion

Upon completion of waiting period, candidates are eligible for :

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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