Senior Concept Artist (Environment & Prop Specialist)

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 450.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible working hours

Fully remote setup

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Concept Artist specializing in environments and props to define the visual direction for upcoming game projects. This remote role involves collaborating with art directors, level designers, and 3D artists to craft compelling worlds and reusable asset references.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game concept art, strong Photoshop skills, and a track record of delivering high-quality environmental designs across varied styles.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of professional concept art experience in the game industry.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in environment and prop design.
• Proficiency with Photoshop.
• Strong drawing, rendering, composition, and color theory skills.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to have knowledge of Blender or Maya.
• Ability to adapt to different artistic styles.
• Self-motivated with strong time management.

Responsabilidades

• Create high-quality concept art for environments, architecture, props, and vehicles.
• Develop visual styles, mood boards, and detailed illustrations to guide the 3D art team.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from art directors and stakeholders.
• Explore and define the aesthetic and functionality of game assets and environments.
• Work collaboratively in a remote setting, participating in ideation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior concept artists remotely.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.

Conocimientos

Environments design

Prop design

Artistic storytelling

Remote collaboration

Time management

Herramientas

Photoshop

Blender

Maya

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a visionary game development studio operating fully remotely, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Concept Artist specializing in Environments and Props. This role is central to establishing the visual foundation and artistic direction for our upcoming projects. You will be responsible for generating imaginative and compelling concept art that defines the look, feel, and functionality of game worlds, architecture, vehicles, and props. Working in a remote-first environment, you'll collaborate closely with art directors, level designers, and 3D artists to translate ideas into tangible visual references. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects from the comfort of your own space, collaborate with a globally distributed team of talented professionals, and leave your artistic signature on the future of interactive entertainment. We are committed to creating unique and memorable worlds and seek an artist with exceptional imagination and a strong understanding of visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess a broad artistic skill set and a passion for world-building.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for environments, architecture, props, and vehicles that align with the project's art direction and narrative.
• Develop visual styles, mood boards, and detailed illustrations to guide the 3D art team.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from art directors and other stakeholders.
• Explore and define the aesthetic and functionality of game assets and environments.
• Work collaboratively in a remote setting, participating actively in discussions and contributing to team ideation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
• Research and gather references to inform designs and ensure authenticity and believability.
• Contribute to the overall visual development and world-building process.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior concept artists remotely.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines in a remote work setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Concept Artist in the game industry, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in environment and prop design.
• Proficiency in digital painting software such as Photoshop.
• Exceptional artistic skills, including strong drawing, rendering, composition, and color theory abilities.
• Ability to design and illustrate complex environments and intricate props with a strong sense of form and function.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate visual ideas clearly.
• Understanding of 3D software (e.g., Blender, Maya) for research or block-outs is a plus.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating unique and immersive worlds.
• Ability to adapt to different artistic styles and requirements.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with strong time management skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible working hours, all within a fully remote setup. This means you can work from anywhere, contributing your incredible talent to exciting, innovative game projects.

We foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and artistic freedom, providing the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and experienced global team. Join us and shape the visual future of gaming from wherever you are.