Concept Artist

Aardvark Swift Recruitment

West Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus
Life Insurance
Pension Scheme
Health and well-being support
L&D support

Job summary

A leading games studio in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Concept Artist to join their creative team. The role involves creating high-quality concepts for various projects, collaborating with talented developers, and contributing to visual problem-solving. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio and proven experience in digital and traditional art. This full-time position offers competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including life insurance and health support.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Concept Artist.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing multiple art styles.

Responsibilities

  • Creating concepts across environments, characters, and props.
  • Collaborating closely with internal teams and external clients.

Skills

Digital Art
Traditional Art
Visual Problem-Solving
Adaptability

Tools

Photoshop
Illustrator
3D Packages

Job description

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We’re working with a Yorkshire-based Games studio looking for an experienced Concept Artist to join their team.

Working alongside talented developers, you will share their passion for creating high-quality games and pushing boundaries in pursuit of excellence.

In this role, you’ll work on multiple projects and be responsible for:

  1. Creating concepts across environments, characters, and props from initial idea to polished final pieces.
  2. Generating ideas and contributing to visual problem-solving.
  3. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external clients.
  4. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of documentation.
  5. Creating storyboards and solutions for gameplay features.

You will need:

  • Proven experience as a Concept Artist.
  • Skills in digital and traditional art.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing multiple art styles and game types.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new styles and creative directions.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D packages, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary + bonus.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Health and well-being support.
  • L&D support.

***For this role, you must be UK-based with full right to work in the UK and willing to work on-site (relocation support is not provided).***

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Art/Creative
Industries
  • Computer Games

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