Senior Concept Artist

Overview

2K is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to help shape the visual direction of our upcoming games. This role focuses on creating compelling concept art and collaborating with art directors and production to establish the look and tone of our titles.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and game assets.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and production teams to translate concepts into final visuals.
• Explore multiple styles and iterations, producing mood boards and concept sheets.
• Maintain consistent visual language and contribute to art direction guidelines.
• Mentor junior artists and provide constructive feedback to support production timelines.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept art for games (characters, environments, props).
• Proficiency in digital painting and illustration using software such as Photoshop; experience with 3D tools (Maya, ZBrush, Blender) is a plus.
• Solid drawing fundamentals: anatomy, composition, color, lighting.
• Experience in a fast-paced game development environment and ability to communicate clearly under deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to direction and various art styles.

Nice to have

• Experience with game engines (Unreal, Unity) and pipelines.
• Mentoring or leadership experience.

Education

Education: optional

Location

San Mateo, California, United States (on-site)