Concept Artist

1 Hour ago • All levels • Concept Art

About the job

Summary

CCP Games seeks a versatile Concept Artist to create visually stunning concepts for environments, props, and weapons. Collaborate with the art director and team to develop concepts aligning with the project's vision and storytelling. Produce both quick sketches and detailed final concepts, ensuring designs are original, authentic, and feasible for production. Iterate based on feedback and work closely with 3D artists and animators. Responsibilities include concept development, research, collaboration, and iteration to meet project needs and style. The role requires strong proficiency in industry-standard software and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Proven experience as a Concept Artist in video games
  • Strong portfolio showcasing concept designs
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software
  • Strong communication and time-management skills
  • Strong eye for hard surface sci-fi
Good to have:
  • Experience with worldbuilding
  • Generalist experience across multiple themes
  • Familiarity with 3D tools (Blender or 3D-Coat)
  • Passion for storytelling and hard sci-fi
Perks:
  • Free lunches, drinks, and snacks
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employer contributory pension plan
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical and dental (family)
  • Annual commuting allowance
  • Monthly home working allowance
  • Annual fitness allowance
  • Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan
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CCP Games is seeking a versatile and talented Concept Artist to join our team. You will contribute to the creation of visually stunning and imaginative concepts across a variety of disciplines, including environments, props and weapons.

Your work will help define the visual direction of our projects and support the worldbuilding process, ensuring consistency and immersion throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Associate Art Director, Lead Concept Artist and other team members to develop concept art that supports the project’s artistic vision and storytelling.
  • Develop both quick sketches and highly detailed final concepts, for environments, props, vehicles, and characters, ensuring alignment with the world and narrative.
  • Research and reference appropriate materials to ensure designs are original, authentic, and visually compelling.
  • Iterate based on feedback and adapt designs to meet project needs and style.
  • Work closely with 3D artists, animators, and other departments to ensure concepts are feasible for production.

Essential:

  • Proven experience as a Concept Artist in the video game industries.
  • A portfolio showcasing a variety of concept designs.
  • Strong eye for hard surface sci fi.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard softwares.
  • Strong communication and time-management skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience with worldbuilding and designing for cohesive settings.
  • Generalist experience with the ability to work across multiple themes, including environments, weapons, and characters.
  • Familiarity with 3D tools like Blender or 3D-Coat.
  • Passion for storytelling and hard sci-fi.

What we can offer you

  • The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering, ambitious project with great coworkers.
  • An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.
  • A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation.
  • Free lunches, drinks, and snacks in the studio.
  • A family friendly work environment with flexible work hours.
  • Employer contributory pension plan.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Private medical and Dental paid for you and your family.
  • Annual Commuting Allowance.
  • Monthly Home Working Allowance.
  • Annual Fitness Allowance.
  • Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan.
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About The Company

CCP Games is a leading game developer praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behaviour, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997, the company is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life.

CCP Games is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai.

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland (On-Site)

England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

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