Concept Artist

Digital Extremes; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Extremes in Ontario is seeking a concept artist to create original art for characters, environments, and assets. You will collaborate with the broader art team to define architectural, character, and environmental design and work closely with the Art Director and Game Designer to reinforce the game’s visual style.

The role requires a strong portfolio, traditional drawing skills, anatomy, and a deep understanding of lighting and color theory.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating range and style.
• Traditional art skills with anatomy, perspective and life drawing.
• Strong understanding of lighting, color and atmosphere.
• Ability to work within an established art style and deliver production art.

Responsibilities

• Create original concept art for characters, world and assets.
• Collaborate with artists on architectural, character and environmental design.
• Work with Art Director and Game Designer to execute visual design.
• Contribute ideas across production and development.
• Deliver work on time and take direction well.
• Engage with the production team to stay aligned on scope.

Skills

Portfolio

Traditional art

Anatomy expertise

Lighting & color

Collaborative work

Tools

Photoshop

ZBrush

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create original and imaginative concept art for characters, the world and other assets that will inspire the team and help set the tone, look and feel of our games.
• Effectively collaborate with other artists to create the architectural design, character design and broader environmental design of the game.
• Work closely with the Art Director, Creative Director and Game Designer to take creative direction as well as reinforce the execution of the game’s visual design.
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule.
• Accept and provide direction with team members and participate and engage with the entire production team to stay current on the scope and understanding of the project.
• Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills and the ability to follow direction and to collaborate successfully with others.
• A positive outlook with the ability to self-direct and have an artistic vision, combined with a dedicated work ethic.
• Multitask effectively; prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

REQUIREMENTS

• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent artistic sensibilities and the ability for a range of styles.
• Traditional art skills with an exceptional understanding of the human anatomy, perspective and life drawing.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, atmosphere, materials and textures.
• Must be able to work within an established art style and deliver clear and concise production art.

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Storyboarding experience.
• Photoshop and/or Zbrush experience.
• Previous experience in the gaming field or similar industry.
• A positive and passionate attitude towards concept art and production design.

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”

Salary Range: $60,000 - $72,000 CAD

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.

During your interview, our recruitment team will leverage Gemini as a note-taker only. At Digital Extremes, a core value of our studio is that we do not leverage AI in any of our development processes; this is a strict company policy. Please note that we permit the use of AI tools exclusively for administrative support, it is not used for candidate selection, screening, or any part of the decision‑making process. All evaluations are conducted solely by our team to ensure our hiring remains a human‑led process, just as our development remains the work of our artists and creators.

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co‑creation of Epic Games's multi‑million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free‑to‑play action game, Warframe® , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award‑winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting‑edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community. Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.