Job Overview

Wargaming invites a Senior Concept Artist to join its next top AAA project!

We currently have a small, dedicated team with a huge ambition and new multi-million-pound IP to match. As our in-house concept artist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our groundbreaking project. Rapid ideation, fearless iteration, and a flair for cinematic aesthetics are your superpowers. Join us as we unleash our world-renowned IP in all its full-scale glory!

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration and the pursuit of artistic excellence. We promise a supportive environment and challenging tasks, where your ideas can flourish and contribute to exciting game development projects.

Reports to

The Concept Artist reports to our Art Director and is based in Guildford, UK

What will you do?

• Create high-quality digital concepts that effectively illustrate locations, environments, in-game objects, characters and vehicles, telling a story or conveying a mood through visuals and forms

• You’ll develop this renowned intellectual property, adhering to the established style while infusing the scene with greater scale, dynamism, and impact befitting the game’s ambitions
• Protect the IP lore, whilst exploring new ways to broaden our creative possibilities
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Creative Director and Narrative Expert to shape the game's vision and communicate ideas effectively to both art and non-art disciplines
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, bringing ideas and expertise to the table
• Mentor colleagues by providing guidance and constructive feedback
• Support the Art Team with outsourcing concepts where necessary

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in concept art within the gaming or related industries
• Strong ability to convey stories and moods through artistic concepts
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working with a variety of teams and disciplines
• Experience in mentoring and guiding fellow artists
• A portfolio showcasing a wide range of conceptual artwork

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• 3d skills will be valuable in increasing the speed and accuracy of concepts.
• Advanced understanding of color and lighting theory, psychology of perception
• Classical Art education

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
• Dog-friendly office
• Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
• Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
• Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Employee discounts
• Personal Gaming Account 
• Company events 
• Seniority Awards 
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward 
• Working in one of the main European hubs for game development
• Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
• To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link: https://dpsgames.com/studio