Senior Concept Artist — Craft AAA FPS Worlds (Remote)

Just Won't Die; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Won’t Die in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to design original concepts for characters, environments and assets for a new IP. The role combines independent work with close collaboration with the Art Director and other artists to shape the game’s final vision.

The ideal candidate has a strong concept art portfolio, AAA-level skills, and a passion for sci-fi/fantasy worlds. The position is in-house in Cambridge, with the team currently working remotely.

Qualifications

• An excellent concept art portfolio demonstrating hands on creativity and expertise in creating inspiring concept art images at AAA standards.
• Excellent traditional artistic skills with a good grasp of anatomy, architecture, technical, lighting and colour theory.
• Ability to work with the development teams on the visual development of gameplay ideas, characters, locations, props, vehicles and game atmosphere.
• Ability to quickly develop and iterate on design ideas across all aspects of the brief, accommodating feedback from Directors and development teams.
• Ability to clearly communicate design ideas both verbally and visually.
• Self-motivation and willingness to participate in many areas of game development.
• Excellent knowledge of 2D painting programs, such as Photoshop.
• Ability to work in a fast environment and concept ideas rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Produce AAA standard concept art in line with art direction
• Work closely with the Art Director and development teams to produce highly creative, visual ideas to help the development of our game.
• Work on a wide variety of concepts, including humans, creatures, architecture and weapons.

Skills

Portfolio

Anatomy understanding

Art direction collaboration

2D painting (Photoshop)

Visual storytelling

Fast iteration

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Game atmosphere depiction

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Blender

Job description

Just Won’t Die in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to design original concepts for characters, environments and assets for a new IP. The role combines independent work with close collaboration with the Art Director and other artists to shape the game’s final vision.

The ideal candidate has a strong concept art portfolio, AAA-level skills, and a passion for sci-fi/fantasy worlds. The position is in-house in Cambridge, with the team currently working remotely.