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How much do concept jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for concept in Ohio is $60,442.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,300.00 and $64,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a concept artist?

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.

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 the most commonly searched types of Concept jobs in Ohio?

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Infographic showing various Concept job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,442 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Director, Concept Design - Hollister

Columbus, OH • On-site

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.
Retail • 10K+ employees

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 104 rated fashion retailers

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Job description

Job Description:
Director/Sr Director, Hollister Concept Design
Location: Global Home Office, Columbus, Ohio
Role Overview
The Director / Senior Director of Concept Design will define and evolve the creative and trend vision that fuels Hollister's design strategy. This role exists to inspire and inform product design by translating cultural insight, global trends, and brand DNA into clear creative direction for print, pattern and apparel teams.
As a senior creative partner, this role helps designers stay ahead of teen culture shaping seasonal concepts, long range trend narratives, and creative guardrails that inform silhouettes, fabrications, color, graphics, and overall product expression. The ideal candidate is highly creative, culturally fluent, and forward thinking, with a proven ability to influence product teams without owning day to day design execution.
What Will You Be Doing?
  • Lead the global trend and concept vision for Hollister apparel, print and pattern, ensuring the brand remains forward, culturally relevant, and differentiated
  • Develop and present seasonal creative direction that guides apparel design across categories, genders, and regions

  • Identify emerging and macro trends in fashion, youth culture, music, art, social platforms, and lifestyle, translating into actionable insights for design teams

  • Partner closely with Apparel Design leaders to inspire newness while maintaining brand consistency and point of view

  • Create and deliver compelling concept materials (trend decks, mood boards, narratives, visual storytelling) that inform design direction

  • Help designers interpret trends through a Hollister lens balancing aspiration, accessibility, and commercial relevance

  • Influence color, material, silhouette, graphic, and styling direction through concept leadership, not direct design ownership

  • Gain inspiration through deep customer immersion, spending time in the environments, communities, and cultural moments that influence how our customer dresses and expresses themselves, and translate findings into clear trend insights & recaps for design

  • Collaborate with Visual partners as needed to ensure product concepts translate clearly at point of presentation

What Do You Need To Bring?
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related creative field (or equivalent experience)

  • 10-15+ years of experience in trend forecasting, concept development, or creative leadership within apparel or fashion brands

  • Deep understanding of global youth culture and fashion trends, with a strong instinct for what's next

  • Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to turn cultural insight into clear, actionable creative direction

  • Comfort operating in ambiguity and early-stage ideation, where trends are still forming

  • Executive-level communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership

  • A clear, confident creative point of view grounded in brand and consumer understanding

  • Ability to meet deadlines in fast paced retail environment

Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, and Hollister, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you. We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
  • Incentive bonus program

  • 401(K) savings plan with company match

  • Annual companywide review process

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Associate assistance program

  • Paid parental and adoption leave

  • Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

  • Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

  • Paid Caregiver Leave

  • Mobile Stipend

  • Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

  • Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)

  • Seven associate wellness half days per year

  • Merchandise discount on all of our brands

  • Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within

  • Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups

  • Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.
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