Principal Concept Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Concept Artist (Gamedev): Defining the visual direction and quality standards for a new shooter IP with an accent on photorealistic character and environment design. Focus on establishing visual language, mentoring the art team, and collaborating across international time zones to ensure cohesive in-game realization.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada. Role requires working during Pacific Time (PT) business hours with evening availability for international collaboration.

Company

A global game development studio behind the battle royale phenomenon PUBG, currently building a new shooter IP in Madison, WI.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the project's visual direction and quality standards.
• Lead visual development for characters, environments, and props.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Design, and 3D teams to ensure concepts translate to in-game assets.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work from internal team members and outsource artists.
• Establish visual language and style guides from early ideation through to completion.
• Present alternative visual solutions when project requirements shift.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game development with at least one shipped title.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality, photorealistic concept art.
• Professional fluency in English and Korean strongly preferred for international collaboration.
• Deep understanding of 3D production pipelines, form, structure, color, and lighting.
• Ability to work during Pacific Time (PT) business hours (10am-4pm) with evening availability (5-8pm PT).
• Experience leading or mentoring artists and owning art quality direction.

Nice to have

• Experience with storytelling-driven visual development.
• Multi-platform (PC/Console) development experience.
• Experience collaborating with outsource vendors.
• Background in various game genres and styles.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare with no out-of-pocket costs for in-network care.
• 401K with company match and employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• 20 days of PTO, 12 paid holidays, and an annual studio-wide holiday break.
• Annual reimbursements for health, wellness, video games, and continuing education.
• Family planning and fertility care benefits through Carrot Fertility.
• Regular team outings, catered lunches, and a positive, award-winning studio culture.