Senior Concept Artist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,632,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote-friendly

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Creative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to join a fully remote studio. You will create visual designs defining look and feel for upcoming projects, shaping characters, environments, and props, and pushing creative boundaries in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with game designers, art directors, and 3D artists to translate ideas into references and establish a compelling aesthetic across titles, with an emphasis on storytelling, color, and lighting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in concept art for games or entertainment.
• Strong portfolio across characters, environments, and props.
• Proficiency in digital painting software such as Adobe Photoshop or Procreate.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and mood pieces.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to define and refine the visual style of projects.
• Create detailed sketches, renders, and color studies to communicate artistic vision effectively.
• Explore and iterate on designs rapidly based on feedback and project requirements.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining the overall visual language and quality bar for the project.

Skills

Concept art

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly imaginative and skilled Senior Concept Artist to join their innovative and fully remote team. You will be responsible for creating compelling visual designs that define the look and feel of our upcoming projects, pushing creative boundaries and establishing unique artistic directions. This role requires a deep understanding of visual storytelling, form, color, and composition to generate inspiring concept art for characters, environments, and props. You will collaborate closely with game designers, art directors, and 3D artists to translate ideas into tangible visual references, significantly influencing the aesthetic development of our titles in a supportive, remote‑first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and mood pieces.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to define and refine the visual style of projects.
• Create detailed sketches, renders, and color studies to communicate artistic vision effectively.
• Explore and iterate on designs rapidly based on feedback and project requirements.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining the overall visual language and quality bar for the project.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist in the games or entertainment industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional artistic skill, creativity, and diverse design capabilities.
• Proficiency in digital painting software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based recognition.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative and inspiring team culture focused on creative excellence.