Lead Concept Artist

2 Weeks ago • 6 Years + • Concept Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Black Shamrock, part of Virtuos, seeks a Lead Concept Artist for AAA console game projects. Responsibilities include creating high-quality concept art for environments, collaborating with the art team to ensure visual consistency, and working with level artists to enhance game spaces. The role requires strong traditional art skills, leadership abilities, and proficiency in 3D production processes. The successful candidate will mentor junior artists, streamline workflows, and contribute to project risk management. Multiple projects and continuous challenges are expected, contributing to a dynamic and rewarding career.
Must have:
  • AAA game production experience
  • 6+ years concept art experience
  • 1+ year leadership role
  • Strong traditional art skills
  • Excellent communication and time management
  • Environment concept art expertise
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of 3D production
  • Character, prop, and VFX design skills
Perks:
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan
  • Occupational Pension Scheme
  • Global training and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Relocation support
  • Subsidized leave
  • Career mobility opportunities

Job Details

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PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Black Shamrock is looking for a Lead Concept Artist. If you are ready to join an elite digital art team, we want to see what you’ve got. At Black Shamrock, you will work on multiple AAA console game projects. Expect to add several projects to your portfolio each year, and to be constantly challenged with the highest quality expectations. 

As a Lead Concept Artist, you will work closely with the Art Director and overall art team in order to create a realistic and breath-taking game environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Create high quality concept art for AAA game environments.  
  • Review and deliver work in accordance with the project's artistic direction and ensure unified look and consistent quality across the project. 
  • Collaborate with Art Director, Creative Director, and other Leads to create inspirational artwork to define artistic vision and support game design. 
  • Collaborate with level artists to enhance playable spaces and visual fidelity. 
  • Although primarily supporting environment creation, you will also be expected to support character, prop and vfx design.  
  • Help set up best practices and streamline production processes. 
  • Identify project risks and problems and suggest relevant solutions. 
  • Prioritise, plan, and organise tasks for themselves and their team in conjunction with Producers.  
  • Provide mentorship, feedback, and training to others on the team. 
  • Assist with interviews and performance reviews. 

Qualifications

  • Previous experience on AAA game production. 
  • 6+ years of experience as a professional Concept Artist. At least 1 year in a leadership role. 
  • Strong traditional artistic skills with expertise in composition, rendering, color theory, lighting, architecture and anatomy. 
  • Proactive, creative person with a coherent artistic vision. 
  • Have certain knowledge of 3D production process, game production experience is preferred. 
  • An outstanding portfolio of work demonstrating the expertise in creating concept art for environments. 
  • Proven leadership, team and people management skills. 
  • Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to quickly iterate on design ideas and feedback. 

 

Additional information 

  • Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland  
  • Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming  
  • Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture  
  • Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements  
  • Comprehensive company healthcare plan  
  • Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)  
  • Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities  
  • Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave  
  • Subsidised leave  
  • Relocation support  
  • Taxsaver plans  
  • Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program  

 

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds. 

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1029
  • Posting Date 02/07/2025, 03:38 PM
  • Locations Ireland, Dublin (Hybrid)
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-BSD #LI-CH1

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