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Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist -- the creative brain that comes before the design software ever opens. You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a ...

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain that comes before the design software ever opens. You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a ...

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain that comes before the design software ever opens. You take a video title or a raw idea and engineer a ...

Creating realistic Creature meshes and textures * Creating Fur sculpts using Hair Card and Alpha ... Able to work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs. * Able to work ...

Account Executive Concept Arts is seeking an Account Executive to own and grow a portfolio of ... SOWs, PORs, freelancer invoices, and estimates * Track and record billing activity regularly; flag ...

Account Executive Concept Arts is seeking an Account Executive to own and grow a portfolio of ... SOWs, PORs, freelancer invoices, and estimates * Track and record billing activity regularly; flag ...

... artists around the world. Based in Oakland, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy ... concept through tech pack. This is a flexible, project-based role suited to a designer who can work ...

... artists around the world. Based in Oakland, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy ... concept through tech pack. This is a flexible, project-based role suited to a designer who can work ...

Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery Who Should Apply We're looking for ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery Who Should Apply We're looking for ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery Who Should Apply We're looking for ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

... artists around the world. Based in Oakland, we have an amazing team of retail leaders, scrappy ... concept through tech pack. This is a flexible, project-based role suited to a designer who can work ...

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How much do freelance creature concept artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance creature concept artist in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Creature Concept Artist vs Freelance Character Designer?

AspectFreelance Creature Concept ArtistFreelance Character Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, artistic skills, industry experiencePortfolio, artistic skills, industry experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance projects for games, films, or animationRemote, freelance projects for games, films, or animation
Industry UsageDesigns of creatures, monsters, and fantastical beingsDesigns of human or non-human characters
Search IntentCompare with character designers for creature-specific workCompare with creature concept artists for character-specific work

While both roles involve character creation, a Freelance Creature Concept Artist specializes in designing creatures and monsters, often for fantasy or sci-fi projects. A Freelance Character Designer focuses on creating human or non-human characters, including costumes and personalities. Both require strong artistic skills and portfolios, but their focus areas differ, making each role unique in the entertainment industry.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Creature Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 11% Temporary, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

Senior - Concept Artist (Contract)

Obsidian Entertainment

Irvine, CA • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Senior Concept Artist to join our team of game developers.

The Concept Artist will collaborate witha team of like-minded and talentedcreativestoconceive ofinspiredcharacters, environments, props,and othergameplay elementsfor an unannounced project.

The contract duration is expected for 6 months, with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

Create inspired and exciting concepts of characters, environments, props, and events based on input from Art and Design leadership

Provide visual inspiration for the art team through reference gathering and concept work

Develop clear and well thought-through designs for asset artists to build upon

Actively participate in technical and aesthetic problem-solving discussions

Collaborate with outsourcing teams and provide artistic feedback to enhance their work

Requirements

6+ years of game development experience

Strongorganizationand communication skills

Demonstrated skillsusingPhotoshopas a concept artist

Strong foundational art skills and knowledge including,design,architecture,human and animal anatomy,composition,perspective, color theory,and lighting

Receptive to art direction and critiques from project leadership and team members

Pluses

Experience with any 3DDCC toolslikeMaya, 3dsMax, Blender, SketchUp, etc.

Background in Architecture, Photography or Cinematography, or Digital / Traditional Painting

A web portfolio that demonstratesskill inenvironment, character, creature, vehicle, weapon, andprop conceptdevelopment

User Interface concepts

Graphic icons

Graphic design examples

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The estimated base pay range for this role is:

  • $60/hr. - $64/hr.
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