[Remote] Principal Concept Artist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PUBG Studios Madison is a leading game development studio known for its innovative approach and strong company culture. They are seeking a Principal Concept Artist to define the visual direction of new projects, lead the visual development of characters and environments, and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality standards in concept art.

Responsibilities

• Define the project's visual direction and establish and maintain concept art quality standards
• Lead the overall visual development of characters, environments, props, etc., and give shape to the art direction
• Explore visual directions from the early ideation stage and establish the project's visual language
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Design, and 3D teams to ensure concepts are realized in the final in-game output
• Review work from team members and outsource artists and provide clear feedback
• Build and maintain style guides and visual references
• Quickly present alternatives when project direction shifts and reestablish the visual direction
• Define the project's overall visual language and design and maintain the standards that align deliverables toward a cohesive direction

Skills

• 8+ years of experience in game development or equivalent relevant experience, with at least 1 shipped game
• Portfolio showcasing photorealistic, high-quality character or environment concept art
• Professional fluency in English and Korean
• Strong visual design capabilities across characters, environments, and other domains
• Deep understanding of form, structure, color, and lighting
• Ability to produce work ranging from rapid ideation sketches to highly polished concept pieces
• Understanding of the 3D production pipeline
• Experience leading a team or mentoring artists
• Experience communicating clearly and solving problems in a collaborative environment
• Experience owning environment art quality and direction and meeting deliverables on a past project
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines
• Ability to work during Pacific Time zone business hours (10am-4pm) with regular ability to meet in the evenings for international collaboration
• Ability to travel internationally 1-3 times a year for business purposes
• Experience with style development and building visual guides
• Experience working on games developed across multiple countries
• Experience working across a variety of game genres and styles
• Understanding of the production pipeline including 3D, lighting, and shaders
• Experience collaborating with outsource vendors
• Experience with storytelling-driven visual development
• Multi-platform (PC/Console) development experience
• Experience defining visual direction in the early stages of a project and maintaining it through completion

Benefits

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being

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