Job Overview

Wargaming invites a Senior Concept Artist to join its next top AAA project!

We currently have a small, dedicated team with a huge ambition and new multi-million-pound IP to match. As our in-house concept artist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our groundbreaking project. Rapid ideation, fearless iteration, and a flair for cinematic aesthetics are your superpowers. Join us as we unleash our world-renowned IP in all its full-scale glory!

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration and the pursuit of artistic excellence. We promise a supportive environment and challenging tasks, where your ideas can flourish and contribute to exciting game development projects.

Reports to

The Concept Artist reports to our Art Director and is based in Guildford, UK

What will you do?

Create high-quality digital concepts that effectively illustrate locations, environments, in-game objects, characters and vehicles, telling a story or conveying a mood through visuals and forms

You’ll develop this renowned intellectual property, adhering to the established style while infusing the scene with greater scale, dynamism, and impact befitting the game’s ambitions
Protect the IP lore, whilst exploring new ways to broaden our creative possibilities
Collaborate with the Art Director, Creative Director and Narrative Expert to shape the game's vision and communicate ideas effectively to both art and non-art disciplines
Participate in brainstorming sessions, bringing ideas and expertise to the table
Mentor colleagues by providing guidance and constructive feedback
Support the Art Team with outsourcing concepts where necessary

What are we looking for?

Proven experience in concept art within the gaming or related industries
Strong ability to convey stories and moods through artistic concepts
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working with a variety of teams and disciplines
Experience in mentoring and guiding fellow artists
A portfolio showcasing a wide range of conceptual artwork

What additional skills will help you stand out?

3d skills will be valuable in increasing the speed and accuracy of concepts.
Advanced understanding of color and lighting theory, psychology of perception
Classical Art education

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
Dog-friendly office
Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
Mental well-being program (iFeel)
Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
Career development and education opportunities within the company
Employee discounts
Personal Gaming Account
Company events
Seniority Awards
Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio