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Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into production at Parallel Domain. This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into production at Parallel Domain. This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work alongside our ...

Zones LLC.

Designer

Auburn, WA · Remote

$26 - $32.25/hr

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality visual designs from concept to execution ... The position is remote but candidates must be in the general Seattle or Chicago area. What you will ...

Zones

Designer

Auburn, WA · Remote

$26 - $32.25/hr

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality visual designs from concept to execution ... The position is remote but candidates must be in the general Seattle or Chicago area. What you will ...

RUN STUDIOS LLC

Graphic Designer (6347)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$60 - $70/hr

While this is a remote position, RUN Studios can only consider candidates currently residing in the following states at this time: CA, CO, FL, ID, MI, NJ, NY, OR, TX, WA. As a Graphic Designer , you ...

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How much do remote concept artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote concept artist in Renton, WA is $149,407.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,900.00 and $164,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Remote Concept Artist Do?

As a remote concept artist, you work from home using visualization techniques to come up with ideas and create drawings. You may create storyboards, images, and artwork for video games, television productions, animation projects, advertising campaigns, interior design projects, or websites. You typically use a brief to guide your image creation. Depending on the project, your duties could include creating rough sketches or complete 3D animations. You often work with producers or creative directors to develop the visual style and elements that should define the project. Other responsibilities could include creating additional images based on the director’s feedback.

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

To thrive as a Remote Concept Artist, you need strong drawing and design skills, a solid understanding of color theory, composition, and anatomy, often supported by a degree in fine arts or a related field. Proficiency with digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and graphics tablets is typically required. Creativity, self-motivation, and effective communication skills help artists stand out, especially when collaborating remotely with teams. These abilities are essential to efficiently produce compelling visual concepts that align with project goals and facilitate smooth collaboration from a distance.

How do remote concept artists typically collaborate with art directors and other team members to ensure creative alignment?

Remote concept artists usually work closely with art directors, game designers, and other artists through regular virtual meetings, feedback sessions, and collaborative platforms like Slack, Zoom, or project management tools. They often share their work-in-progress digitally and receive iterative feedback to ensure their concepts align with the overall vision of the project. Good communication skills and the ability to interpret feedback quickly are essential, as concept artists may need to revise artwork based on evolving project needs. Building strong relationships with the team, even remotely, helps ensure creative cohesion and successful project outcomes.

What is a remote concept artist?

A remote concept artist is a creative professional who designs and develops visual ideas for characters, environments, props, and other elements, typically for video games, movies, or animation, while working from a location outside of a traditional studio. They collaborate with art directors and other team members through digital communication tools to bring ideas to life. Remote concept artists are expected to have strong artistic skills, a solid portfolio, and the ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines. Their work helps shape the visual style and direction of a project before it enters production.
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Technical Artist - Remote or On Site

Technical Artist - Remote or On Site

Studio Wildcard

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

$142K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Studio Wildcard - Redmond, WA or Remote

Open role:

Technical Artist


We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.

And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Technical Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.

Responsibilities:

  • Solve technical art problems across disciplines
  • Approve assets and perform quality checks
  • Optimize gameplay and environment assets
  • Create documentation and provide pipeline improvements
  • Integrate Gameplay-related assets
    • LODs (Simplygon)
    • Destruction meshes
    • Custom gameplay metadata
    • NVIDIA GameWorks


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in game development as a technical artist with at least 1 shipped title
  • Capable of mastering new pipeline and tech tools
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team that is scattered throughout the world


Pluses:

  • Experience with Rigging, Animation, or Motion Capture
  • Experience working in the Unreal Engine
  • Shader Programming GLSL, HLSL, CG
  • Tool Programming MEL, PyMel, MaxScript, Python, Fabric Engine


Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include
    • Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard
    • What games you are currently playing


About Studio Wildcard

Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.


Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.


Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options

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