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Lead Concept Artist - Game Development
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client, a forward-thinking digital studio, is seeking a highly talented and visionary Lead Concept Artist to join their fully remote creative team. This position is crucial in defining and executing the visual style and aesthetic of groundbreaking new projects within the arts and entertainment sector. You will be at the forefront of bringing imaginative worlds and characters to life through your artistic vision and technical expertise. The Lead Concept Artist will guide a team of concept artists, ensuring artistic cohesion and adherence to project briefs. Responsibilities include creating compelling concept art for characters, environments, props, and vehicles that establish the mood and visual identity of projects. You will collaborate closely with game designers, art directors, and other stakeholders to translate narrative concepts and gameplay requirements into tangible visual designs. This role demands exceptional artistic skills, a deep understanding of art history, and proficiency in industry-standard digital art software. You will be responsible for brainstorming ideas, sketching, rendering, and presenting your work, as well as providing constructive feedback to your team. The ability to adapt to various artistic styles and a keen eye for detail are essential. This fully remote role offers the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the artistic direction of innovative entertainment experiences from anywhere in the world, while being associated with projects originating from **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the concept art team, providing direction and feedback to ensure artistic quality and consistency.
- Develop high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and vehicles.
- Establish and maintain the visual style and aesthetic of projects.
- Collaborate with art directors and game designers to define project visuals.
- Create detailed sketches, mood boards, and presentations to communicate artistic vision.
- Research and present visual references for art direction.
- Ensure artwork aligns with narrative goals and technical constraints.
- Contribute to the overall creative process and artistic strategy.
- Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in the entertainment industry (gaming, film, animation).
- Proven leadership experience managing an art team.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing a wide range of concept art skills and artistic styles.
- Proficiency in digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, and 3D modeling basics (e.g., ZBrush, Blender).
- Strong understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, and perspective.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Passion for visual storytelling and creative problem-solving.
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Lead Concept Artist, Game Development
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client, a leading game development studio, is seeking a highly imaginative and skilled Lead Concept Artist to shape the visual identity of their upcoming projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your creative vision from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading a team of concept artists in the design and development of characters, environments, props, and overall art direction for video games. Your role will involve translating game design documents and creative briefs into compelling visual concepts that define the aesthetic and mood of the game world. Key responsibilities include developing style guides, creating detailed sketches and illustrations, and collaborating closely with 3D modelers, animators, and game designers to ensure visual consistency and quality throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistic talent, a deep understanding of art fundamentals, and proven experience in leading and mentoring concept art teams. Mastery of industry-standard digital art software and a passion for game development are essential. You will be a visionary artist capable of inspiring creativity and driving the visual narrative of our games. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented concept artist to make a significant impact on visually stunning game projects in a collaborative, remote-first environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive creative team.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a remote team of concept artists.
- Develop visual concepts for characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
- Establish and maintain the art style and aesthetic for game projects.
- Create detailed sketches, illustrations, and mood boards.
- Collaborate with game designers and other art team members.
- Ensure visual consistency and quality throughout the game development pipeline.
- Provide art direction and feedback to the art team.
- Stay current with industry trends in game art and concept design.
- Contribute to the overall artistic vision of the game.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Game Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in concept art for video games.
- A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional character and environment design skills.
- Expertise in industry-standard art software (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate, Krita).
- Proven experience in leading and managing remote art teams.
- Excellent understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and composition.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for video games and understanding of game development processes.
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