Our Concept Artist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Concept Artist role
A Concept Artist designs visual concepts by creating artwork for products, such as video games, movies, or television shows. They develop characters, settings, and objects through sketches, illustrations, and digital designs, using their knowledge of color, light, and composition to create compelling visuals.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a concept artist is to create visual representations of ideas and concepts for use in films, video games, and other media. This may include designing characters and environments, developing storyboards, creating illustrations, and producing concept art. Concept artists also work with directors and art directors to ensure that the vision of the project is communicated and realized through the artwork.
Concept Artist Summary
Concept Artist Job Summary
A Concept Artist is responsible for creating concept art and illustrations for film, television, video games, and other visual media. They create the visual language and design of characters, props, environments, and other assets. They use both traditional and digital media to create highly detailed concept art, storyboards, and 3D models. Concept Artists must be able to understand the creative vision of a project and use it to develop compelling and unique designs. They must be able to collaborate with other members of the creative team and ensure that their work meets the requirements of the project.
Concept Artist Duties
- Developing concept art for video games and other entertainment media
- Creating concept art for characters, environments, and items
- Collaborating with other artists, designers, and developers to ensure design consistency
- Establishing the overall look and feel of a game's characters, worlds, and objects
- Developing 3D concepts, textures, and lighting designs
- Researching and developing innovative approaches to design
- Maintaining a portfolio of art designs
Concept Artist Skills
- Creative thinking
- Drawing
- Digital painting
- Storytelling
Concept Artist Requirements
- Creative and imaginative mindset
- Strong drawing skills
- Proficient with digital and traditional art tools
- Knowledge of color theory and lighting
- Ability to create concept art from a description or brief
Personal Traits
- Strong creativity
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent drawing skills
- Understanding of design principles
- Ability to take direction
- Attention to detail