Concept Artist (Environment)

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-inh

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Home office equipment allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Concept Artist specializing in environments to join their fully remote team. You will create stunning visual designs that define worlds for upcoming projects and inspire the production team.

A strong portfolio, 3–5 years' experience in gaming or entertainment, and proficiency with Photoshop or Procreate are essential. You will collaborate with art directors, iterate on designs, and maintain stylistic consistency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming or entertainment industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating environment design and digital painting.
• Proficiency in Photoshop or Procreate.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop visually compelling concept art for environments (landscapes, architecture, props).
• Create sketches, mood boards, and high-fidelity renderings to establish artistic direction.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to realize world visions.
• Research visual references to inform design decisions and maintain stylistic accuracy.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback to ensure cohesive art style.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Environment design

Digital painting

Visual storytelling

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Concept Artist specializing in environments to join their fully remote team. You will be responsible for creating stunning visual designs that define the worlds and settings for our upcoming projects. This role requires an exceptional eye for detail, a strong understanding of visual storytelling, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling artwork that inspires the entire production team. As a remote contributor, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative global team, working from the comfort of your own studio space to push the boundaries of visual creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visually compelling concept art for environments, including landscapes, architecture, and props.
• Create detailed sketches, mood boards, and high-fidelity renderings to establish the artistic direction.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to realize their vision for game worlds.
• Research and gather visual references to inform design decisions and maintain historical/stylistic accuracy.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, ensuring the art style is cohesive and meets project requirements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming or entertainment industry.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in environment design and digital painting.
• Expertise in industry-standard digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent.
• Understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and high-profile projects.
• Allowance for home office equipment and software subscriptions.