Concept Artist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Concept Artist to join a fully remote creative team. You will generate innovative visual designs for characters, environments, and props, translating abstract ideas into stunning concepts while maintaining a cohesive visual style across projects.

You will collaborate closely with art directors and development teams from your home studio, contributing to diverse and globally seen projects and working with a supportive, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as Concept Artist in the game or film industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing drawing, painting, and rendering skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital art software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Painter.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and composition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling concept art for characters, environments, props, and vehicles.
• Develop mood boards and visual guides to establish the overall art direction.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from art directors and stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of artistic quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with 3D modelers and other artists to ensure seamless asset creation.

Skills

Art fundamentals

Remote collaboration

Portfolio development

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Painter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Concept Artist to join their fully remote creative team, contributing to projects that will be seen globally. You will be responsible for generating innovative visual designs for characters, environments, and props that define the aesthetic of our projects. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of art fundamentals, and the ability to translate abstract ideas into stunning visual concepts. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with art directors and development teams to establish and maintain a consistent visual style, pushing the boundaries of digital art from your home studio, and connecting with the artistic hub of Welkom .

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling concept art for characters, environments, props, and vehicles.
• Develop mood boards and visual guides to establish the overall art direction.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from art directors and project stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of artistic quality and consistency across all visual assets.
• Collaborate with 3D modelers and other artists to ensure seamless asset creation.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in the game or film industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellent drawing, painting, and rendering skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital art software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Painter.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and composition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work position with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting creative projects.