Lead Concept Artist - 2D/3D Visualization for Defense Tech

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies seeks a Concept Artist to lead the visual imagination of our defense-focused products. You’ll own art direction, concepting, and illustration of how our unmanned systems are deployed, resonating with military end users, government procurement, and the public.

You will define illustration styles for marketing, technical guides, and operations presentations, and you’ll dive deep into current and future systems as well as battlefield realities faced by warfighters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as concept artist in games, film or entertainment.
• Expert knowledge in 2D illustration and conceptual storytelling; 3D tooling like ZBrush, Blender, Rhino, Unreal Engine or Keyshot.
• Thrives in a low-structure, high-velocity startup; relies on judgment and creative instincts.
• Experience in 2D concept design, storyboarding and visual storytelling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work processes.
• Portfolio showing diverse 2D/3D designs with clear ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own 2D and 3D art direction for product concepts across Marketing, presentations, and technical guides.
• Define how Neros visually depicts current and future product capabilities and warfighter scenarios.
• Define illustration style for concept of operations across mission profiles and deployment sequences.
• Evolve visual design language across cutaways, callouts, diagrams, and hero illustrations.
• Translate complex product specs into intuitive visuals.
• Collaborate with brand marketing to art direct and execute artworks for social media, motion graphics, merchandising and events.
• Manage multiple concurrent concept projects.

Skills

Concept art leadership

2D illustration

Storytelling

Verbal and written communication

Portfolio presentation

Tools

ZBrush

Blender

Rhino

Unreal Engine

Keyshot

Job description

Neros Technologies seeks a Concept Artist to lead the visual imagination of our defense-focused products. You’ll own art direction, concepting, and illustration of how our unmanned systems are deployed, resonating with military end users, government procurement, and the public.

You will define illustration styles for marketing, technical guides, and operations presentations, and you’ll dive deep into current and future systems as well as battlefield realities faced by warfighters.