Remote Concept Artist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Fully remote

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Concept Artist to join our fully remote creative team. You will define visual identity for upcoming projects, translating ideas into compelling artwork and memorable worlds for audiences to explore.

Collaborate with art directors to iterate styles, develop visual targets, and guide 3D modeling, texturing, and animation teams. Maintain high quality across all concept art.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Solid foundations in drawing, painting, anatomy, perspective, and color theory.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Procreate, or similar digital painting tools.
• Ability to translate briefs into visual concepts.
• Strong communication and time-management in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Create concept art across characters, environments, props, and mood pieces.
• Collaborate with art directors to refine visual styles.
• Develop detailed visual targets for 3D modeling, texturing, and animation teams.
• Maintain high-quality and consistent concept art deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry trends in concept art and visual development.

Skills

Concept art portfolio

Drawing & painting

Color theory

Digital painting

Photoshop/Procreate

Remote collaboration

Time management

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a imaginative and skilled Concept Artist to join their completely remote creative team. You will be instrumental in defining the visual identity and aesthetics of upcoming projects, translating ideas and concepts into compelling artwork. This role is perfect for an artist who excels at rapid ideation, possesses a strong understanding of form, color, and composition, and thrives in a collaborative, remote setting. Your work will directly influence the visual direction of our client's products, helping to create unique and memorable worlds for audiences to explore. Join us and shape the look and feel of exciting new ventures from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of concept art, including character designs, environment concepts, prop designs, and mood pieces.
• Collaborate closely with art directors and designers to iterate on visual styles and concepts.
• Develop detailed visual targets that guide the 3D modeling, texturing, and animation teams.
• Maintain a high level of artistic quality and consistency across all concept art deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry trends and techniques in concept art and visual development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist with a strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of styles and subjects.
• Excellent foundational art skills, including drawing, painting, anatomy, perspective, and color theory.
• Proficiency in digital painting software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal briefs and translate them into visual concepts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse projects.
• A supportive and engaging online community of fellow artists and creators.