Concept Artist

Aquent; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading game development studio as an Embedded Concept Artist to shape the visual narrative of a new project. Collaborate with artists and designers to create compelling designs for creatures and environments, ensuring an engaging player experience. This remote opportunity allows you to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the game industry.
• Online portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in creating quick sketches and polished paintings.

Responsibilities

• Transform ideas into visuals through sketches and storyboards.
• Design creature and character visuals.
• Produce detailed orthographic sketches for collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Human and Creature Anatomy

Storytelling

Photoshop

Job description

Join a leading game development studio partnering with Aquent to find exceptional talent. Be a pivotal part of bringing a new project to life, shaping the visual landscape of a captivating new world. As a key member of the concept art team, your creativity and vision will directly influence the game’s aesthetic and immerse players in a rich, unforgettable experience.

Become an Embedded Concept Artist and leave your mark on a highly anticipated project! Collaborate closely with a passionate team of artists and designers, contributing your expertise to shape the visual direction of this exciting new game. This is your chance to bring imaginative creatures, characters, and environments to life within a dynamic and collaborative environment. This can be remote

As a Concept Artist, You Will:

Partner with the design team, transforming their ideas into compelling visuals through rapid sketches and storyboards.

Craft captivating creature designs, from ambient inhabitants to formidable foes, working closely with the creature team.

Design unique and memorable outfits and hairstyles for diverse characters, collaborating with the character team.

Develop storyboards that showcase the progression and visual effects of weapon skills, supporting the combat and VFX teams.

Produce detailed orthographic sketches with material references, ensuring seamless collaboration with outsourcing partners.

Must-Haves:

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy.

Proficiency in creating quick sketches, color comps, and polished, finished paintings.

Exceptional storytelling abilities.

Expert-level Photoshop skills.

3+ years of experience in the game industry.

An online portfolio showcasing relevant work and range of skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience with fantasy genre games.

Familiarity with 3D modeling tools.

About Aquent Talent:

Experience playing MMO and other RPG games.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $45 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.