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Epic Games

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $135K/yr

Collaborate closely with environment art, level design, lighting, VFX, and gameplay teams to ensure ... Lead, mentor, and provide artistic direction for a small team of environment concept artists What ...

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Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

Act as a Force Multiplier by coaching Senior and Mid-level artists, fostering a culture of ... Fluent with 3D modeling and animation packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, etc Who You Are: * A reliable ...

2K

Principal Concept Artist (Environments)

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Act as a Force Multiplier by coaching Senior and Mid-level artists, fostering a culture of ... Fluent with 3D modeling and animation packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, etc Who You Are: * A reliable ...

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 ... Fluent with 3D modeling and animation packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, etc. Who You Are: * A ...

De Circle

Animation Engineer - EmptyVessel

Austin, TX · On-site +1

We are seeking 1-2 mid-level Animation Engineers with exceptional Unreal Engine 5 expertise to join our team in Europe. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background in animating within ...

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 ... Fluent with 3D modeling and animation packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, etc. Who You Are: * A ...

Epic Games

Senior Environment Concept Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

This role requires a highly skilled environment concept artist with strong leadership instincts ... Collaborate closely with environment art, level design, lighting, VFX, and gameplay teams to ensure ...

Airrack

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 ... You understand the human brain, creator culture, and the visual grammar of YouTube at a deep level ...

Airrack

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 ... You understand the human brain, creator culture, and the visual grammar of YouTube at a deep level ...

Madison College

PT Instructor Pool - Animation

Madison, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

School of BAA_Applied Arts Madison College is recruiting a pool of qualified part-time candidates ... To instruct adult students in Animation - Concept Development at the vocational, associate degree ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... You understand the human brain, creator culture, and the visual grammar of YouTube at a deep level ...

ACLC

Graphic Artist

Randolph, TX

$145K - $174K/yr

Ability to work with a team to bring a high level of interactivity to the courses * Able to ... Develops animation concept by studying text, layouts, sketches of proposed animations ...

Advanced Computer Learning Company

$116K - $139K/yr

Ability to work with a team to bring a high level of interactivity to the courses * Able to ... Develops animation concept by studying text, layouts, sketches of proposed animations ...

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How much do mid level animation concept artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for mid level animation 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 is the difference between Mid Level Animation Concept Artist vs Character Designer?

AspectMid Level Animation Concept ArtistCharacter Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant art or animation experiencePortfolio, character design samples, art background
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, game development, filmAnimation, gaming, entertainment industries
Employer UsageCreates concepts for animation sequences and scenesDesigns characters for various media projects

While both roles involve creative design, the Mid Level Animation Concept Artist focuses on developing visual concepts specifically for animation sequences, whereas the Character Designer specializes in creating detailed character designs. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope: one emphasizes scene and sequence concepts, the other emphasizes character creation.

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Infographic showing various Mid Level Animation Concept Artist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 80% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. 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.
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 9 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 spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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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