Principal Concept Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Establish the visual direction of the project and uphold the quality standards for concept art.

• Oversee the visual development of characters, environments, props, and more, shaping the art direction.

• Investigate visual directions from the initial ideation phase and set the project's visual language.

• Collaborate with Art Directors, Design, and 3D teams to ensure that concepts are effectively translated into the final in-game output.

• Evaluate the work of team members and outsourced artists, providing clear and constructive feedback.

• Create and sustain style guides and visual references.

• Swiftly present alternatives when project directions change, reestablishing the visual direction as needed.

• Define the overall visual language of the project and design, maintaining standards that align deliverables toward a unified direction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in game development or related fields, with at least one shipped game.

• A portfolio that demonstrates photorealistic, high-quality character or environment concept art.

• Professional fluency in both English and Korean.

• Strong visual design skills across characters, environments, and other areas.

• In-depth understanding of form, structure, color, and lighting.

• Capability to produce work ranging from quick ideation sketches to highly refined concept pieces.

• Familiarity with the 3D production pipeline.

• Experience in leading a team or mentoring artists.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and solve problems in a collaborative setting.

• Past experience managing environment art quality and direction while meeting project deliverables.

• Strong self-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Availability to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with regular evening meetings for international collaboration.

• Willingness to travel internationally 1-3 times per year for business purposes.

🏝️ Benefits

• A highly competitive total compensation package.

• Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare, ensuring no out-of-pocket expenses for in-network medical care.

• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.

• Generous time off, including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays, and an annual studio-wide holiday break.

• Ample annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being.

• Annual reimbursements for health & wellness, video games, and continuing education.

• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility.

• Enjoy complimentary catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in-office staff.

• Participate in regular team outings and events to cultivate a positive work culture.

• 401K with company match to support your financial well-being.