Senior Hard Surface Concept Artist

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

. Create hard-surface concept art for props, hero assets, building exteriors and interiors, interactive objects, tools, vehicles, color studies, and vision-setting concepts .

Posted 11/12/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $53 - $65 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating hard-surface concept art for video games, with a strong focus on science-fiction themes and the ability to translate art direction into functional designs. Proficient in collaborating with feature teams and communicating visual ideas effectively through various artistic explorations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

4+ Years Experience In Concept ArtProficiency In Hard Surface Concept ArtExperience With 3D Modeling ToolsStrong Communication SkillsStrong English Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Concept Art CreationHard Surface DesignProps DesignArchitecture ConceptsMechanically Plausible DesignsVFX IntegrationAnimation RequirementsSketch DevelopmentColor StudiesKey Art Production

Soft Skills

Self-Directed Work StyleSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

3D Modeling Tools

Industry Keywords

Video GamesScience-Fiction GenreVisual DevelopmentGameplay Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create hard-surface concept art for props, hero assets, building exteriors and interiors, interactive objects, tools, vehicles, color studies, and vision-setting concepts
Translate established art direction into concepts serving various feature teams and their goals
Work as an embedded artist within feature teams and collaborate on concept art
Proactively identify visual-development and problem-solving opportunities and take ownership beyond assigned tasks
Communicate visual ideas through explorations, sketches, iterative studies, and refined concepts
Represent and elevate gameplay considerations through concept images that create strong player experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience creating concept art for video games
Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in hard surface concept art, particularly in the science-fiction genre
Proficiency creating props, tools, and architecture concepts
Ability to create mechanically plausible designs with functional design incorporating VFX, animation, and gameplay requirements
Experience using 3D modeling tools in the concept pipeline, including rudimentary animations showing hard-surface asset mechanics
Competency developing sketches, color studies, silhouette studies, and highly polished key art
Strong communication skills and self-directed, self-motivated work style
Strong English language proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to extend the 12-month contract
Annual professional development stipend
Home office stipend
Paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities