Senior Concept Artist - Visual Architect for Top Titles

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Concept Artist for its Durban game development studio. You will lead visual identity, translate ideas into concept art for characters, environments and props, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define artistic direction.

Join a prestigious studio and shape the visual storytelling for blockbuster games, while mentoring junior artists and contributing to a vibrant Durban studio culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in digital painting tools such as Photoshop or Procreate.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, lighting and composition.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props and key story moments.
• Collaborate with the art director to establish and maintain visual style and mood.
• Develop detailed sketches, renders and mood boards to convey artistic vision.
• Research historical periods, cultures and visual styles to inform concepts.
• Mentor junior concept artists and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Concept art

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Art direction

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Concept Artist for its Durban game development studio. You will lead visual identity, translate ideas into concept art for characters, environments and props, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define artistic direction.

Join a prestigious studio and shape the visual storytelling for blockbuster games, while mentoring junior artists and contributing to a vibrant Durban studio culture.