Visionary Concept Artist - Characters & Environments

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rich projects

Welkom studio

Professional development

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a visionary Concept Artist to envision and create stunning visual assets for upcoming game projects. You will translate scripts into compelling concepts for characters, environments, props, and key story moments, guiding the overall art direction and mood.

Work closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers to iterate on designs, maintain visual consistency, and explore styles that best fit project requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio in concept art for entertainment.
• Proficiency in Photoshop or Procreate or similar.
• Solid understanding of composition, color, lighting, anatomy and perspective.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt styles.
• Clear communication and collaboration with teams.
• Experience with 3D workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visual moments.
• Develop mood boards, style guides, and presentation art to establish visual direction.
• Collaborate with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers to iterate on designs.
• Explore various artistic styles to fit project requirements.
• Provide detailed visual references for production teams.
• Maintain an organized library of concept art and docs.

Skills

Portfolio

Digital art software

Composition & color

Deadline adherence

Communication

3D workflows (plus)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a visionary Concept Artist to envision and create stunning visual assets for upcoming game projects. You will translate scripts into compelling concepts for characters, environments, props, and key story moments, guiding the overall art direction and mood.

Work closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers to iterate on designs, maintain visual consistency, and explore styles that best fit project requirements.