Lead Concept Artist [Remote]

Lead Concept Artist (Apex Legends) Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. As a Lead Concept Artist, you will combine expert-level craft execution with team leadership, driving high-quality visual development while mentoring and growing other artists. You will partner closely with the Art Director and cross-discipline teams to translate creative vision into compelling, production-ready designs that define the Apex universe.

Responsibilities

• Drive the visual development and execution of concept art across Apex Legends, ensuring alignment with artistic direction, gameplay, and narrative goals
• Partner closely with the Art Director and production teams to translate vision into clear, actionable concepts that support downstream development
• Create expert-level concept designs across characters, environments, weapons, and props, establishing a high quality bar for the team
• Provide hands-on mentorship and training to concept artists, helping develop their skills in design, composition, and visual storytelling
• Foster strong collaboration with game design, narrative, and production to deliver cohesive and innovative visual solutions
• Contribute to and help evolve style guides, visual frameworks, and reference materials to ensure consistency across internal and external teams
• Support presentation and communication of visual ideas, including art reviews, stakeholder presentations, and milestone deliverables
• Act as a key contributor to team culture by promoting craft excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
• Drive external development partners to successfully execute on concepts, providing clear direction, feedback, and quality benchmarks to ensure assets meet Apex Legends' visual standards
• Stay informed about emerging tools and production methodologies, actively adopting innovative workflows to help streamline concept creation and improve production velocity

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 6+ years) as a concept artist in the game industry, with a portfolio demonstrating expert-level design, composition, and visual storytelling
• Proven ability to operate at a senior level, including mentoring, training, and guiding other artists
• Deep understanding of anatomy, design principles, color theory, composition, and perspective, with the ability to apply them at a high level
• Strong ability to translate creative direction into production-ready visual solutions in collaboration with Art Directors and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Photoshop, Painter, and 3D tools for paint-overs and ideation)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, give actionable feedback, and present work to stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Passion for Apex Legends and a clear understanding of its visual identity and potential evolution

Bonus

• Experience working on multiplayer shooters or live service games
• Advanced familiarity with 3D workflows to support concept development
• Experience contributing to training initiatives or formal mentorship programs
• Experience working closely with Art Directors on camera, composition, and in-game presentation
• Familiarity with outsourcing pipelines and external partner collaboration
• Passion for pushing bold, innovative visual ideas while maintaining gameplay clarity and cohesion

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