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Epic Games

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $135K/yr

What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for an experienced Lead Environment Concept Artist to support and supervise environment concept content created by external partners as part of our ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a concept that stops the scroll: sketched out, psychologically intentional, and handed off to the designer with a complete production blueprint ...

PUBG Madglory

Principal Concept Artist

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$128K - $147K/yr

Understands concept artwork not as standalone images but as part of the game experience. * Can rapidly visualize ideas and explore a wide range of possibilities. * Possesses technical expertise yet ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a concept that stops the scroll : sketched out, psychologically intentional, and handed off to the designer with a complete production blueprint ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$136K - $157K/yr

You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a concept that stops the scroll : sketched out, psychologically intentional, and handed off to the designer with a complete production blueprint ...

Cervello Global Corporation

Concept Planner

Quantico, VA · On-site

$73K - $87K/yr

Cervello Global Corporation is looking for a Concept Planer specializing in tactical vehicle capabilities to support the Logistics Combat Element Division (LCED) Capabilities Development Directorate ...

Joe Fresh

Concept Design Intern

New York, NY · On-site

The Concept Intern is responsible for supporting Concept Design and Team in the building of concepts, gathering of inspirational prototypes, and is a key component in the execution of showroom setup.

Joe Fresh

Concept Design Intern

New York, NY · On-site

The Concept Intern is responsible for supporting Concept Design and Team in the building of concepts, gathering of inspirational prototypes, and is a key component in the execution of showroom setup.

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How much do concept jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for concept in the United States is $63,576.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by concept artists when collaborating with other departments in a creative project?

Concept artists often work closely with teams such as 3D modeling, animation, and game design. One common challenge is ensuring that initial visual ideas are both creatively inspiring and technically feasible for production. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as concept artists may need to adjust their designs to fit project constraints or feedback from other departments. Regular meetings and iterative feedback loops help bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation.

What is the difference between Concept vs Graphic Designer?

AspectConceptGraphic Designer
Primary FocusDeveloping ideas and visual conceptsCreating visual designs and layouts
Required SkillsCreativity, brainstorming, visual communicationDesign software, layout, typography
Work EnvironmentAdvertising agencies, branding firms, marketing teamsDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance
Common CertificationsDesign courses, art degrees, branding certificationsAdobe Certified Expert, design diplomas

Concept roles focus on generating ideas and visual strategies, often working in the early stages of projects. Graphic Designers implement these ideas by creating visual content, layouts, and final designs. While both roles require creativity and design skills, Concept professionals are more idea-driven, whereas Graphic Designers focus on execution and visual refinement.

What are Concept Artists?

Concept artists are creative professionals who visualize and design ideas for characters, environments, props, and other elements in video games, movies, animation, and other visual media. They work closely with directors and other team members to develop the overall look and feel of a project during the early stages of production. Their artwork serves as a blueprint that guides 3D modelers, animators, and other artists throughout the development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Concept Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Concept Artist, you need strong drawing and design skills, a solid understanding of visual storytelling, and typically a degree in art, design, or a related field. Proficiency with digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and 3D modeling software is often required. Creativity, adaptability, and effective collaboration are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for developing imaginative visual ideas that guide the look and feel of games, films, or other media projects.
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Infographic showing various Concept job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,576 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Lead Environment Concept Artist

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Epic Games

Cary, NC • On-site

$117K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ART
What We Do
Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is searching for an experienced Lead Environment Concept Artist to support and supervise environment concept content created by external partners as part of our collaboration with Disney. Reporting to the project Art Director and working closely with the Outsource Manager and Environment Art Leads, you will help drive the visual quality, consistency, and world-building direction of environment concept art across the project.
This role requires a highly skilled environment concept artist with strong leadership instincts, exceptional communication skills, and experience working within AAA game production pipelines. You will collaborate with both internal and external teams to ensure concept work aligns with the project's artistic vision, gameplay needs, and production requirements while helping establish a clear quality bar for outsourced environment art.
In this role, you will
  • Partner closely with the Art Director, Environment Art Leads, Outsource Managers, and internal art teams to support external environment concept vendors
  • Communicate the project's visual direction and world-building goals to outsource partners while ensuring all submitted work meets Epic and Disney quality standards
  • Create and oversee high-quality environment concept designs that support the visual identity and storytelling needs of the project
  • Develop mood boards, paint-overs, visual target references, callouts, and production documentation to guide external teams
  • Help define environment pipelines, workflows, and quality benchmarks for outsourced concept art production
  • Review outsource submissions and provide clear, actionable artistic feedback to ensure consistency in style, tone, composition, and functionality
  • Collaborate closely with environment art, level design, lighting, VFX, and gameplay teams to ensure concepts support downstream production requirements
  • Identify risks, communication gaps, or quality concerns early and escalate appropriately to leadership when needed
  • Lead, mentor, and provide artistic direction for a small team of environment concept artists
What we're looking for
  • Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong environment concept art skills, visual storytelling, composition, color theory, lighting, and world-building
  • Deep understanding of environmental design principles, including architecture, atmosphere, scale, shape language, and gameplay readability
  • Experience working as a Senior or Lead Environment Concept Artist on at least one shipped AAA title
  • Strong ability to communicate visual direction and collaborate effectively with both internal developers and external outsourcing partners
  • Experience creating production-ready concept packages, including callouts, orthographic designs, paint-overs, and reference sheets
  • Understanding of downstream game development workflows and how concept art supports environment art, lighting, level design, and VFX production
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and feedback skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
  • Proven ability to maintain high artistic standards while balancing production realities and schedules
  • Experience working with stylized and/or highly immersive world-building aesthetics is a strong plus
  • Bonus: Fluency in an additional language such as Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, or Russian
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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