Concept Artist

4 Months ago • 8 Years + • Concept Art • $109,322 PA - $176,373 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks an experienced Concept Artist for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Rocket Racing. Responsibilities include producing artwork for vehicle designs, environments, props, VFX, and marketing materials. The artist will collaborate with the Art Director, Lead Concept Artist, and game design team, ensuring designs meet Epic's quality standards. This role requires strong vehicle design skills, 3D software proficiency (Maya, Blender, Zbrush), and a solid understanding of art theories, composition, design, and color theory. Collaboration with other teams and external vendors is crucial. The role demands a keen eye for modern automotive aesthetics appealing to teens and young adults, while adapting designs to gameplay constraints.
Must have:
  • Strong vehicle design sense
  • 3D software proficiency (Maya, Blender, Zbrush)
  • Solid art theory foundation
  • Collaboration skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Experience with outsourcing vendors
  • Understanding of art pipelines
Perks:
  • 100% premium medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ART

What We Do

Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.

What You'll Do

Epic is seeking an experienced Concept Artist to join our team working on Fortnite, Rocket League, and Rocket Racing. A successful candidate should possess a strong sense of vehicle design, knowledge of 3D software, and a solid foundation in art theories. Must be a team player and demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously. The role involves working closely with the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to create appealing vehicle designs and environments. The candidate will collaborate with the art team to implement and sustain the creative vision for the game.

In this role, you will

  • Produce artwork encompassing all facets of development, including vehicle designs, environments, props, VFX exploration, pitch concepts, and marketing materials based on direction from Art Director, Lead Concept, and input from the game design team
  • Based on visual direction from the Art Director, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of Epic quality bar create and iterate unique and stunning designs within a determined production schedule
  • A versatile artist capable of executing a variety of styles and able to pivot based on the needs of the project
  • Collaborate with other discipline teams to produce a cohesive game experience

What we're looking for

  • An eye for modern automotive aesthetics that speak to our audience of teens and young adults
  • Ability to work within gameplay design restraints (environment scale, character abilities, prototype function, etc.) and translate those restrictions into visuals that enhance the experience
  • Experience creating art from mechanical designs to exciting arena sports environments
  • Experience in 3D software such as Maya, blender, and/or Zbrush
  • Excellent foundation skills, including composition, design, and color theory, and advanced knowledge of industrial design
  • Experienced in working with external outsourcing vendors
  • An excellent understanding of art pipelines
  • Strong communication skills and understanding of various art disciplines

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

California Base Pay Range
$120,254$176,373 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$109,322$160,339 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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