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ZeniMax Media

Senior Concept Artist

Rockville, MD · On-site

$85K - $185K/yr

... Senior Concept Artist , you will... * Create high quality concept art that can include key art ... You have excellent 2D art creation and graphic design skills. * You are capable of meeting tight ...

Nintendo

Concept Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Has 3 or more years' gaming industry experience as a concept artist, including at least one ... Excellent 2D drawing skills with a strong grasp of composition, color theory, perspective, lighting ...

2K

Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Sketch explorative thumbnails in 2D and 3D. * Proactively identify complex visual or pipeline ...

Nintendo

Concept Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Has 3 or more years' gaming industry experience as a concept artist, including at least one ... Excellent 2D drawing skills with a strong grasp of composition, color theory, perspective, lighting ...

2K

Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Sketch explorative thumbnails in 2D and 3D. * Proactively identify complex visual or pipeline ...

2K

Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Principal Environment Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development ... Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop. * BONUS: Fluent with 3D ...

2K

Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

As a Principal Environment Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development ... Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop. * BONUS: Fluent with 3D ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... Concept Development: Collaborate with the creative team to brainstorm and develop visual concepts ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... Concept Development: Collaborate with the creative team to brainstorm and develop visual concepts ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... Concept Development: Collaborate with the creative team to brainstorm and develop visual concepts ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d concept artist in the United States is $132,826.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a 2D Concept Artist?

A typical day for a 2D Concept Artist involves brainstorming and sketching new ideas, creating detailed concept illustrations, and iterating on feedback from art directors or project leads. You'll often collaborate closely with game designers, 3D artists, and animators to ensure your concepts align with the project's visual direction and narrative. Adjustable workloads and task priorities are common, as the process is highly iterative and responsive to evolving production needs. The work environment can range from large creative studios to remote freelance arrangements, offering opportunities for both collaboration and independent work. This dynamic setting allows artists to contribute creatively while constantly developing new skills and refining their artistic style.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 2D Concept Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 2D Concept Artist, you need strong drawing skills, a keen sense of design, color theory, and a solid understanding of anatomy and perspective, often supported by a degree in art or related fields. Proficiency in digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, or Procreate is standard, while a portfolio showcasing diverse concept work is highly valued. Creativity, adaptability, teamwork, and clear communication with others are critical soft skills for this role. These qualifications ensure that concept artists can effectively translate ideas into compelling visuals that guide production teams.

What is a 2D Concept Artist job?

A 2D Concept Artist is responsible for creating visual concepts that define the look and feel of characters, environments, props, and other elements in games, films, and other media. They produce sketches, illustrations, and mood boards that guide the design and development process. Their work helps ensure a cohesive artistic vision before 3D modeling or animation begins. Strong drawing skills, creativity, and understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various 2D Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,826 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

Senior Concept Artist

ZeniMax Media

Rockville, MD • On-site

$85K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As a Senior Concept Artist, you will...
  • Create high quality concept art that can include key art, character designs, hard surface mechanical designs, props, architecture and environments, user interface, gameplay shots etc.
  • Participate in production and art team meetings, brainstorming, art reviews, critiques.
  • Create beautiful concept art quickly, coherently and in a wide range of styles and aesthetics.
  • Create visual designs that include all the steps from sketch ideation to final key images and blueprints for 3d creation.
  • Be receptive to feedback, critique and able to Iterate on designs quickly and efficiently.
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
  • You have 5+ years of experience developing for PC, console, handheld, or mobile gaming platforms.
  • You have a proven ability to quickly produce effective and coherent concept art, illustrations, and sketches.
  • You are adaptable and respond constructively to feedback in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have a strong foundation in traditional drawing techniques.
  • You have experience working across multiple drawing styles, which is a plus.
  • You are confident in presenting and communicating your work to internal teams.
  • You have excellent 2D art creation and graphic design skills.
  • You are capable of meeting tight deadlines while following technical processes and schedules.
  • You are flexible and comfortable working within an evolving development process.
  • You have basic 3D skills using tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or Blender.

You must submit an online portfolio.
Salary Range
Senior Concept Artist - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 - $185,000
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
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