Remote Lead Concept Artist for Sci‑Fi Worldbuilding

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Concept Artist for a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will define the visual direction for ambitious sci-fi universes, guide a team of concept artists, and deliver concepts across characters, environments, props, and key moments.

You bring a strong portfolio, expert digital painting skills, and at least 8 years in concept art with 3+ in leadership. Collaboration, critique, and pushing visual storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in concept art for games/film/animation.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong sci-fi concept portfolio.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Procreate, and 3D tools.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define overall visual direction for sci-fi projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists.
• Create concept art for characters, environments, props.
• Develop style guides and briefs for consistency.
• Collaborate with directors and art leads.
• Stay current with industry trends and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Concept art

Digital painting

Character design

Environment design

Color theory

Art direction

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Blender

Maya

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Concept Artist for a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will define the visual direction for ambitious sci-fi universes, guide a team of concept artists, and deliver concepts across characters, environments, props, and key moments.

You bring a strong portfolio, expert digital painting skills, and at least 8 years in concept art with 3+ in leadership. Collaboration, critique, and pushing visual storytelling are essential.