Remote Concept Artist - Character & Environment

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Concept Artist to craft visual concepts for characters, creatures, environments, and props, shaping the aesthetic direction of our projects.

You will translate ideas into evocative designs, excel in traditional art principles, and iterate rapidly using digital art software while communicating effectively in a remote studio.

This is a fully remote opportunity to contribute to global entertainment properties with a collaborative virtual studio culture.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in traditional art principles.
• Excellent drawing and painting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate ideas into evocative visual designs.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual concepts for characters, creatures, environments, and props.
• Define the aesthetic direction of projects.
• Rapidly iterate on designs based on feedback and briefs.
• Collaborate effectively in a remote studio with clear, proactive communication.

Skills

Traditional art

Drawing

Painting

Visual storytelling

Remote work

Self-management

Communication

Tools

Digital art software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded digital art studio, is actively seeking a talented and imaginative Remote Concept Artist to contribute to groundbreaking projects. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a world-class team. You will be responsible for creating compelling visual concepts for characters, creatures, environments, and props that define the aesthetic direction of our projects. We are looking for an artist with a strong foundation in traditional art principles, excellent drawing and painting skills, and a demonstrable passion for visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will excel in digital art software and be adept at translating written or verbal ideas into evocative visual designs. Proficiency in a remote work setting, including effective communication via digital platforms and self-management, is essential. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the visual identity of exciting new entertainment properties without geographical constraints. Your artistic vision and ability to rapidly iterate on designs will be instrumental in bringing imaginative worlds and characters to life for a global audience. We seek a candidate who is not only a skilled artist but also a proactive collaborator, eager to contribute to a dynamic and creative virtual studio culture, ensuring our visual output remains at the forefront of the industry.