Junior Concept Artist

Similar Titles

• Associate Concept Artist
• Assistant Concept Artist
• Junior Visual Designer
• Concept Art Assistant

Role Summary

A Junior Concept Artist plays a supportive role in the visual storytelling of a game, helping to shape the early visuals that aim to captivate players around the globe. This role revolves around crafting 2D assets from initial sketches to more refined digital paintings that assists the production team in realising the visualisation of the final in-game visuals.

Teamwork is at the core of their position. A Junior Concept Artist collaborates with more experienced members, different departments, and the broader development team. This involves regular discussions and sharing their concepts in structured formats, making sure their visual interpretations are clear and actionable for the team. They also need to be proficient in receiving and applying feedback effectively to their art pieces.

What to expect in the day to day duties:

• Responsible for assisting with the creation of early-stage concepts, such as character sketches, environment layouts, and object designs, to evoke the game's intended style and atmosphere.

• Responsible for creating quick sketches and mood boards to visually brainstorm ideas, like thematic colour palettes or character expressions.

• Entrusted with the task of visually representing the game's moods and themes, in a supportive capacity.

• Tasked with assisting in the production of artwork for different game components and stages.

• Tasked with Developing early-stage concepts, such as character sketches, environment layouts, and object designs.

• Charged with making artwork adjustments based on team feedback.

• Accountable for assisting in maintaining the artwork's consistent style.

• Committed to staying updated with design trends and researching reference materials.

• Assigned to help produce concept pieces under the guidance of senior artists.

• Duties involve helping with the design of spec sheets that benefit animators and artists.

• Plays a supportive role in coordinating with leads to ensure artistic alignment.

Portfolio examples:

• Sulthan Aladin Mohammad: https://www.artstation.com/sulthanaladinm
• Helena Mansur: https://www.artstation.com/helena_mansur/albums/3124345
• Lewis Gibson: https://www.artstation.com/lewisjames
• Ale Ortega Romero: https://aleortegaromero.myportfolio.com/
• Thomas Osbourne: https://www.artstation.com/thomasosbourneart
• Tima Kuprinov: https://www.behance.net/chr0mat1q