Published: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:50:33 GMT
Position: Senior Concept Artist
Company: nDreams Studio Elevation
nDreams Studio Elevation is a leading VR studio pushing the boundaries of innovation in software and VR hardware. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Concept Artist to join our team and help us create world-class games. With our first title nearing release and a second in the planning stages, this is an exciting time to join our fully remote, VR-focused studio.
As the Senior Concept Artist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D conceptual artwork that defines and enhances the visual direction of our games. You will play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic of our projects, from early ideation to final key art. In addition, you will mentor junior artists and collaborate with various teams to ensure a cohesive visual storytelling experience.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract with a competitive salary based on experience. The role is fully remote within the UK, and we offer flexible working hours, duvet days, and other great perks.
Key Responsibilities:
– Translate the Art Director’s vision into clear visual concepts, moodboards, and key art that define the game’s tone and style.
– Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and storyboards across various genres and styles.
– Conduct visual research to ensure authenticity, readability, and alignment with player expectations.
– Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure visual storytelling supports gameplay and narrative goals.
– Develop visual development packages and style guides to support 3D artists and maintain consistency.
– Mentor junior artists, provide constructive feedback, and help grow the concept art function.
– Stay current with industry trends and tools, introducing innovative techniques to enhance the art pipeline.
Requirements:
– Strong foundational art skills, including composition, lighting, anatomy, color theory, and perspective.
– Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard tools.
– Experience with Wacom/Cintiq tablets and familiarity with VR hardware.
– Ability to iterate based on feedback and self-critique.
– Some graphic design knowledge is a plus (layout, typography, etc.).
– Understanding of game engines like Unreal Engine is beneficial.
Nice to Haves:
– Experience mentoring or managing junior artists.
– Portfolio showcasing a range of styles and high-quality concept work.
About nDreams:
nDreams is a leading virtual reality games publisher and developer based in Farnborough, UK. Since 2013, we have been focused entirely on virtual reality and have been at the forefront of this immersive new medium. Our work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the #1 selling, Best of E3 Award-winning, Phantom: Covert Ops.
At nDreams, we believe that the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy, and safe teams. We are committed to building a culture centered on respect, wellbeing, and balance, and we strive to make our games and industry more accessible to underrepresented communities. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We offer a range of great benefits, including flexible working hours, personal development time and support, social events, and more.
Join us and be a part of our exciting projects for 2021 and beyond, including our recently announced PS VR exclusive, Fracked. We can’t wait to show you more! Apply link