Lead Concept Artist

Bandai Namco; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandai Namco is seeking a senior concept artist to lead a team in creating original visuals for characters, environments, and props. You will work with the art director and designers to shape the project’s artistic direction and ensure consistency across all concept art.

You will oversee the art pipeline from rough sketches to final renderings, mentor junior artists, and stay current with industry trends to continually elevate quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a concept artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and other digital painting tools.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to create a wide range of concept art from rough sketches to finished illustrations.
• Excellent drawing and painting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Strong problem solving and coaching abilities.
• Leadership experience to mentor junior artists.
• Passion for gaming and deep understanding of visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing guidance and feedback.
• Create compelling concept art for characters, environments, props, and visuals.
• Collaborate with art director, game designers, and team members to uphold artistic vision.
• Ensure all concept art aligns with the game’s style and direction.
• Oversee the full concept art pipeline from sketches to finished art.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot art-related issues in concept art production.
• Participate in project planning and provide estimates for tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Artistic direction

Collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Digital painting tools

Job description

Description

The concept artist produces inspiring artworks under the direction of the art director and lead concept artist. These artworks define the design and aesthetic for various project elements, including: concept drawings, character/creature/prop designs, backgrounds, color scripts, storyboards and solving visual challenges.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a concept artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital painting tools.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to create a wide range of concept art, from rough sketches to detailed illustrations.
• Excellent drawing and painting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot artistic issues.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and guide junior artists.
• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.

必須の経験・能力

• コンセプトアーティストとしての実務経験および実績を示すポートフォリオを有すること
• Photoshop、Illustrator、その他デジタルペインティングツールなどの業界標準ソフトウェアの操作に習熟していること
• 構図、色彩理論、ライティングに関する十分な知識と理解
• ラフスケッチから描き込んだイラストまで、幅広いコンセプトアートを制作できる能力
• 優れた描画・ペインティングスキルを持ち、細部へのこだわりを有すること
• 円滑にコミュニケーションを取り、チーム環境ににおいて協力して業務を遂行できること
• 優れた問題解決力とアート面の問題を特定する能力を持つ
• チームリーダーの経験があり、ジュニアアーティストの指導・育成ができる能力
• ゲームへの情熱を持ち、ビジュアルストーリーテリングを深く理解していること

Requirements

• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work.
• Create compelling and imaginative concept art for characters, environments, props, and other visual elements.
• Collaborate with the art director, game designers, and other team members to develop and maintain the artistic vision for the project.
• Ensure that all concept art aligns with the overall style and vision of the game.
• Oversee the entire concept art pipeline, from initial sketches to final polished artwork.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality and efficiency of concept art production.
• Troubleshoot and solve artistic and technical issues related to concept art creation.
• Participate in project planning and provide estimates for concept art-related tasks.

担当業務

• 高品質な成果物を確保するため、コンセプトアーティストチームを率い、指導およびフィードバックを行う
• キャラクター、背景、道具など、各種ビジュアル要素の魅力的かつ創造的なコンセプトアートを制作する
• アートディレクター、ゲームデザイナー、その他のチームメンバーと連携し、プロジェクト全体のアート方向性を構築および維持する
• すべてのコンセプトアートが、ゲーム全体のスタイルおよびビジョンと一致していることを確保する
• スケッチ段階から最終的な清書まで、コンセプトアート制作工程全体を管理する
• 業界動向や最新技術を常に把握し、コンセプトアート制作の品質・効率を継続的向上させる
• コンセプトアート制作に関連するアート的・技術的な問題を特定しながら解決する
• プロジェクト計画に参加し、コンセプトアート関連タスクの工数見積を行う