Concept Artist (Environment)

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Health and wellness benefits

Home office equipment allowance

Software subscriptions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Concept Artist specializing in environments to join a fully remote team. You will craft environmental concept art, from landscapes to architecture, and produce mood boards and high-fidelity renderings to guide the project’s artistic direction.

The role requires a strong portfolio in environment design and digital painting, proficiency in tools like Photoshop or Procreate, and excellent communication for remote collaboration with an international team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Concept Artist in gaming or entertainment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating environment design and digital painting.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate or equivalent.
• Understanding of composition, color theory, lighting and perspective.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environment design

Digital painting

Remote collaboration

Communication

Portfolio

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.