Remote Senior Concept Artist: Shape Immersive Game Worlds

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge tools

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Concept Artist to join their dynamic digital arts team. This pivotal remote role will define the visual identity for gaming and entertainment projects, collaborating with game designers, art directors, and stakeholders to translate ideas into compelling concepts.

You will develop original concept art, character designs, environment concepts, and mood pieces, mentor junior artists, and maintain high artistic quality across assets in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist in gaming or entertainment.
• Strong portfolio showing diverse artistic styles.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Procreate; 3D software experience is a plus.
• Solid grasp of anatomy, perspective, color theory and composition.
• Ability to work remotely, manage time and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concept art including characters, environments, props and mood pieces.
• Collaborate with art director and leads to set visual style and direction.
• Create detailed storyboards and sketches to convey ideas and narrative flow.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from multiple teams.
• Mentor junior concept artists and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain high artistic quality and consistency across assets.

Skills

Concept art

Character design

Environment design

Storyboarding

Mentoring juniors

Remote collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

ZBrush

Blender

Job description

Client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Concept Artist to join their dynamic digital arts team. This pivotal remote role will define the visual identity for gaming and entertainment projects, collaborating with game designers, art directors, and stakeholders to translate ideas into compelling concepts.

You will develop original concept art, character designs, environment concepts, and mood pieces, mentor junior artists, and maintain high artistic quality across assets in a