Epic Games

Epic Games

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Cary,North Carolina,United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 hours ago
Unreal EngineAR/VREpicLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
  • Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
  • We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the project Art Director and working closely with the Outsource Manager and Environment Art Leads, you will help drive the visual quality, consistency, and world-building direction of environment concept art across the project.
  • Partner closely with the Art Director, Environment Art Leads, Outsource Managers, and internal art teams to support external environment concept vendors
  • Communicate the project's visual direction and world-building goals to outsource partners while ensuring all submitted work meets Epic and Disney quality standards
  • Create and oversee high-quality environment concept designs that support the visual identity and storytelling needs of the project
  • Develop mood boards, paint-overs, visual target references, callouts, and production documentation to guide external teams
  • Collaborate closely with environment art, level design, lighting, VFX, and gameplay teams to ensure concepts support downstream production requirements
  • Lead, mentor, and provide artistic direction for a small team of environment concept artists
  • Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong environment concept art skills, visual storytelling, composition, color theory, lighting, and world-building

Nice to have

  • Fluency in an additional language such as Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, or Russian
  • Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life.
  • We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
  • Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.

Benefits

  • EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
  • Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
  • We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
  • We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Company info

  • Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
  • Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
  • Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
  • Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
  • Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.
  • Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company.
  • For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
  • Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
  • As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
  • Like what you hear?
  • Come be a part of something Epic!
  • Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
  • Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).
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