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Senior Concept Artist

Company: Bethesda Game Studios

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Bethesda Game Studios, the acclaimed developer behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout, is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to help shape the visual identity of future game worlds. This role offers the opportunity to create compelling artwork and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on some of the industry’s most recognized gaming franchises.

Job Overview

As a Senior Concept Artist, you will develop high-quality visual concepts spanning characters, environments, props, user interfaces, and key promotional artwork. You will work closely with art directors and production teams to transform ideas into clear visual designs that support game development pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Create Concept Artwork: Produce high-quality concept art including characters, environments, architecture, props, mechanical designs, user interfaces, and key art.
Visual Development: Develop visual concepts from initial sketches through polished final illustrations and production-ready blueprints.
Collaborate with Teams: Participate in brainstorming sessions, art reviews, critiques, and production meetings with cross-functional teams.
Explore Creative Styles: Deliver concept artwork across a variety of artistic styles and aesthetics while maintaining quality and consistency.
Iterate Efficiently: Incorporate feedback quickly and refine designs throughout the development process.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience creating art for PC, console, handheld, or mobile game development.
Strong portfolio demonstrating concept art, illustration, and sketching abilities.
Excellent 2D art creation and graphic design skills.
Strong traditional drawing and visual communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and evolving production requirements.
Basic 3D skills using Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, Game Art, or a related field preferred.
Formal training in concept art, visual development, or digital illustration is beneficial.
Strong foundation in traditional drawing and artistic fundamentals.
Equivalent professional experience with a strong portfolio may be considered.