[Remote] Principal Concept Artist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PUBG Studios Madison is a leading game development studio known for its innovative approach and strong company culture. They are seeking a Principal Concept Artist to define the visual direction of new projects, lead the visual development of characters and environments, and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality standards in concept art.
Responsibilities
- Define the project's visual direction and establish and maintain concept art quality standards
- Lead the overall visual development of characters, environments, props, etc., and give shape to the art direction
- Explore visual directions from the early ideation stage and establish the project's visual language
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Design, and 3D teams to ensure concepts are realized in the final in-game output
- Review work from team members and outsource artists and provide clear feedback
- Build and maintain style guides and visual references
- Quickly present alternatives when project direction shifts and reestablish the visual direction
- Define the project's overall visual language and design and maintain the standards that align deliverables toward a cohesive direction
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in game development or equivalent relevant experience, with at least 1 shipped game
- Portfolio showcasing photorealistic, high-quality character or environment concept art
- Professional fluency in English and Korean
- Strong visual design capabilities across characters, environments, and other domains
- Deep understanding of form, structure, color, and lighting
- Ability to produce work ranging from rapid ideation sketches to highly polished concept pieces
- Understanding of the 3D production pipeline
- Experience leading a team or mentoring artists
- Experience communicating clearly and solving problems in a collaborative environment
- Experience owning environment art quality and direction and meeting deliverables on a past project
- Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines
- Ability to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with regular ability to meet in the evenings for international collaboration
- Ability to travel internationally 1-3 times a year for business purposes
- Experience with style development and building visual guides
- Experience working on games developed across multiple countries
- Experience working across a variety of game genres and styles
- Understanding of the production pipeline including 3D, lighting, and shaders
- Experience collaborating with outsource vendors
- Experience with storytelling-driven visual development
- Multi-platform (PC/Console) development experience
- Experience defining visual direction in the early stages of a project and maintaining it through completion
Benefits
- A highly competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket 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 a studio-wide holiday break annually
- Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
- Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
- Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
- Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
- Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
- 401K with a company match for your financial well-being
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