Senior Environment Concept Artist — Remote

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Fully remote work

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24's client, a renowned game development studio, seeks a Senior Concept Artist focused on environments. You will define landscapes, architecture, and atmosphere, guide junior artists, and collaborate across departments to translate design briefs into visual reality in a fully remote setup.

You will lead by example, mentor teammates, and contribute to the studio’s evolving visual style while delivering high-quality concepts that shape immersive worlds for upcoming titles and audiences

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Concept Artist in video game environments.
• Strong drawing, painting and compositional skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop/Procreate and 3D software (ZBrush/Blender/Maya).
• Deep understanding of architectural styles, lighting, color theory and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for game environments including key art, mood pieces and designs.
• Collaborate with designers and art directors to interpret and visualize game world concepts.
• Develop detailed environmental designs focusing on architecture, props, lighting and atmosphere.
• Establish and maintain a consistent visual style for game environments.
• Provide clear visual references and callouts for 3D modelers and level designers.
• Mentor junior concept artists and provide constructive feedback.
• Research historical, cultural and natural references to inform environmental designs.
• Participate in art reviews and influence the game's visual direction.
• Experiment with styles and techniques to push artistic boundaries.

Skills

Environment design

Art direction

Collaboration

Remote work

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

ZBrush

Blender

Maya

Job description

Placements24's client, a renowned game development studio, seeks a Senior Concept Artist focused on environments. You will define landscapes, architecture, and atmosphere, guide junior artists, and collaborate across departments to translate design briefs into visual reality in a fully remote setup.

You will lead by example, mentor teammates, and contribute to the studio’s evolving visual style while delivering high-quality concepts that shape immersive worlds for upcoming titles and audiences