Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Vertpaint Studios
Job overview
The Concept Artist role at Vertpaint Studios focuses on creating 3D environment concepts and pre-visualizations to guide game development, working closely with the creative director.
Responsibilities and impact
The artist will collaborate with the creative director to create 3D blockouts in Unreal Engine, produce iterative paintovers to convey mood and composition, create proxy assets with 3D tools, maintain organized files, and support level design and gameplay goals.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have strong environment concept art skills, fast paintover abilities, experience with Unreal Engine and 3D tools like ZBrush or Blender, and good file management; experience with atmospheric games and British biomes is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The role is fully remote with required overlap with UK business hours, emphasizing collaboration and creative agency without AI-generated content.
Company information
Vertpaint Studios is a game development studio focused on artistic craftsmanship, currently working on the game Ritual Tides with an emphasis on traditional artistic principles.
Team overview
The candidate will work directly with the creative director in a collaborative environment focused on environment concept art for a narrative-driven game.
Job location and travel
Fully remote with required working hours overlapping UK business hours (BST).
Application process
Applicants must submit a portfolio, CV, and a short note explaining their interest; only portfolios focused on realism will be considered.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines 3D pre-visualization and concept art using Unreal Engine and prohibits AI-generated content to preserve artistic integrity.
Company overview
Vertpaint Studios is a London-based independent game development and art studio specializing in premium end-to-end external art, co-development, and game creation services for the gaming industry. The company is known for its team of industry veterans, including former employees from Rockstar Games and CI Games, and has recently secured a multi-million investment to advance its co-development offerings. Vertpaint Studios develops original titles such as Ritual Tides, a first-person horror game, while also providing concept art, 2D/3D asset creation, and programming expertise to other studios. With a fully remote work environment and a staff size of 11-50 employees, Vertpaint has built a reputation for high-quality work and collaborative development. Their business model is driven by both the development of proprietary games and offering premium art and co-development services to external clients.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in 3D environment concept art, focusing on your skills with Unreal Engine blockouts, rapid paintovers, and iterative design processes as described in Vertpaint Studios' job posting.
Highlight your proficiency with 3D tools such as ZBrush and Blender, your ability to manage organized file structures, and your experience collaborating closely with creative directors and level designers to support gameplay and narrative goals.
Apply through multiple platforms including Vertpaint Studios' official corporate website and LinkedIn, ensuring your application is visible to different hiring channels and recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the creative or environment art divisions at Vertpaint Studios on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting their recent projects or asking about the creative process behind Ritual Tides to initiate conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as '3D environment concept art,' 'Unreal Engine,' 'ZBrush,' 'paintovers,' 'blockouts,' and 'environment pre-visualization' to increase the chances of passing automated screenings.
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